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Good time to buy platinum

Good time to buy platinum

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

At present, it is trading at around $1,004 an ounce in the international market, about $150 cheaper than gold

'Starc Contrast': Cricket is not high-jumper Brandon's sport

'Starc Contrast': Cricket is not high-jumper Brandon's sport

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The 24-year-old, younger brother of Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc, achieved a personal best of 2.32m to win the high jump gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

5 ways we can fix India's unemployment crisis

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Adapting to an inevitable digital intervention is India's only hope at beating a long-standing job crisis. To do so, focus on quality education and better skill development is fundamental, says Dr Yogesh Kumar Bhatt.

Bipasha promises Vijender Kumar a golden date!

Bipasha promises Vijender Kumar a golden date!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The actress told a television channel, Aaj Tak that she is ready to go on a date with Indian boxer Vijender Kumar if he wins a gold medal for India at the Olympics.

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

South Africa shocked by murder of national soccer captain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

His death highlighted the problem of gun violence in South Africa only days after Paralympic sprinter Oscar Pistorius was jailed for five years for shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year.

Adani to launch $2-billion dollar bonds

Adani to launch $2-billion dollar bonds

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Issue in two months for Australian projects; group to invest another $15 billion in infrastructure projects by 2020.

Govt seeks to reduce dependence on bullion import

Govt seeks to reduce dependence on bullion import

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

India has asked its top geological agency to explore additional reserves of 20,000 tonnes of gold and diamonds in several states in a bid to reduce the country's dependence on imported bullion.

Kamal, Sathiyan, Sutirtha seal Tokyo Olympics berth

Kamal, Sathiyan, Sutirtha seal Tokyo Olympics berth

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Indian paddler G Sathiyan has qualified for his maiden Summer Games with a comfortable 4-0 win over Pakistan's Muhammad Rameez in the Asian Olympic Games Qualification Tournament in Doha.

Sekhar Reddy case: ED arrests two in Chennai

Sekhar Reddy case: ED arrests two in Chennai

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has arrested two persons in Chennai for alleged illegal exchange of Rs 6 crore in old notes "in connivance with" sand-mining baron J Sekhar Reddy as part of its money laundering probe post demonetisation.

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

A dummy's guide to Bitcoin

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.

A case for bitcoin

A case for bitcoin

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

A small percentage of asset allocation to bitcoin seems like a reasonable gamble, as it could be a major gainer in an uncertain global environment, says Devangshu Datta.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

6 professors awarded Infosys Prize 2019 for science and research

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The annual award includes a pure gold medal, a citation and a prize purse worth $ 100,000 or its equivalent in the Indian rupees.

Day 8: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Day 8: What's hot at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Yun Sung-bin rocketed to the men's skeleton gold on Friday and become the first athlete outside Europe or North America to win an Olympic sliding medal after dominating the event at the Pyeongchang Games.

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce win 2013 World Athlete Awards

Bolt, Fraser-Pryce win 2013 World Athlete Awards

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce were crowned male and female World Athletes of the Year for 2013 by the sport's governing IAAF at a ceremony in Monaco on Saturday.

Revealed: Afghanistan, the mineral goldmine

Revealed: Afghanistan, the mineral goldmine

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

According to a New York Times report, senior American government officials said the discovery include huge veins of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and critical industrial metals like lithium.

Positive announcements will spur steel sector growth

Positive announcements will spur steel sector growth

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

Union Budget 2014-15 is positive for metals and mining companies.

Silver still a preferred bet over yellow metal

Silver still a preferred bet over yellow metal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.

Army dog squad makes a comeback after 26 years@R-Day parade

Army dog squad makes a comeback after 26 years@R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

After a gap of 26 years, 36 Indian canine soldiers, consisting of 24 Labradors and 12 German Shepherds, on Tuesday marched down the majestic Rajpath during the 67th Republic Day parade.

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

'Advisable to invest in markets now?'

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Donald Trump: Controversy's child

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Trump was often synonymous with controversy, with divisive pronouncements on Muslims, immigrants, economy and terrorism.

$1 trillion mineral riches in Afghanistan

$1 trillion mineral riches in Afghanistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The discovery includes huge deposits of iron, copper, cobalt, gold and lithium.

It's all about azaadi, stupid!

It's all about azaadi, stupid!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Yogi Sikand believes that contrary to what the Indian State might insist, it is not for economic development that the Kashmiris are out on the streets protesting today.

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

IRS officer Nandini tops civil services exam

Rediff.com31 May 2017

She had got 849th rank in the 2014 civil services exam and was allotted the Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise).

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.

Chile erupts in joy over inspirational rescue

Chile erupts in joy over inspirational rescue

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Sixty-nine days after the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, the last of the 33 trapped miners was raised from the depths of the earth on Wednesday. It prompted an eruption of applause and cheers that seemed just as heartfelt as the outpouring that followed the emergence of the first miner nearly a day earlier.

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Who are Pradip Burman, Radha Timblo and Pankaj Lodhiya?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Pradip Burman belongs to one of India's most illustrious business families, one which runs the noted Dabur brand of mostly Ayurveda-based FMCG products.

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Mutual funds you must buy, hold or exit

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Defence Budget: Alarm bells ringing

Defence Budget: Alarm bells ringing

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

Stagnant defence expenditure in India and set back to modernisation would be music to the ears of Gen Kayani and Hu Jin Tao.

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

More bad news for the economy; exports dip 6.7% in Sep

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Out of 30 key export sectors, as many as 22 showed negative growth in September.

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Will GST meet on Friday lift the gloom by lowering tax?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The GST Council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising representatives of all states and Union territories, will have its 37th meeting in Goa against the backdrop of economic growth hitting a six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Why Indian economy is less susceptible to external shocks

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The value of oil imports decreased by 37.5%.

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

'What gave Kangana the right to tamper with what I did?'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

'What I directed was pure gold. Kangana turned it into silver.'

Pregnant Morgan eyes Olympic return three months after giving birth

Pregnant Morgan eyes Olympic return three months after giving birth

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Morgan and her husband Servando Carrasco last month announced that they were expecting a daughter.

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

Mary Kom stormed into the quarter-final after beating Kazakhstan's Aigerim Kassenayeva in the second round of the 48kg category of the AIBA Women's World Championships, in New Delhi, Sunday.

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

FREEZE! Animals on the Prowl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Take a look at some of the jaw-dropping images.

Silver up sharply as ratio trading picks up pace

Silver up sharply as ratio trading picks up pace

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Ratio trading in gold and silver prices is a trading tool.

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Three temptations wrestler Bajrang had to overcome on road to glory

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Bajrang Punia has established himself as the undisputed superstar of Indian wrestling but the road to glory was fraught with temptations

Tata, Birla target mid-size PE deals

Tata, Birla target mid-size PE deals

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

While the Tatas are looking for PE deals of about $50 million or less, the A V Birla Group is eyeing deals worth not more than $25 million. Tata Capital is banking on its ability to source deals by exploiting the existing Tata ecosystem of suppliers and customers. The Birla group, which has committed 40 per cent of the $250-million corpus it planned to raise for its PE fund, is looking to leverage its strength to source and evaluate deals.

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

India's Q3 GDP growth dips to 7-yr low of 4.7%

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

NSO has pegged economic growth at 5 per cent in 2019-20 in its second advance estimates.