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Improving profitability, lower debt to give strength to UltraTech Cement

Improving profitability, lower debt to give strength to UltraTech Cement

Rediff.com9 May 2023

UltraTech Cement's results for the fourth quarter results of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) were broadly in line with the Street estimates. The consolidated revenue, operating profit and net profit stood at Rs 18,700 crore, Rs 3,300 crore and Rs 1,670 crore, respectively, which were up 18 per cent, 8 per cent and 13 per cent YoY, respectively.

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Kohli's slow knock fuels 'dying' anchor debate in T20s

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Virat Kohli's 55 off 46 balls in a losing cause against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2023 on Saturday in Delhi has fuelled the growing debate on the "dying" role of anchors in the T20 format.

US scientist who worked at Wuhan lab says Covid was manmade virus

US scientist who worked at Wuhan lab says Covid was manmade virus

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

In what appears to be an astonishing revelation, a US-based scientist who worked at a controversial research lab in China's Wuhan, has said that Covid-19 was a "man-made virus" that leaked from the facility.

Another pandemic? Scientists revive 48,500-yr-old 'zombie' virus

Another pandemic? Scientists revive 48,500-yr-old 'zombie' virus

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

French scientists have revived a 48,500-year-old zombie virus buried under a frozen lake in Russia until now!

India-China Economic Race: Who Has Won?

India-China Economic Race: Who Has Won?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

One could argue that India is not troubled in the same way as China is by a declining population and structural problems in real estate/construction and finance. But India has serious trade and fiscal imbalances, and excessive dependence on capital expenditure by the government, points out T N Ninan.

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Why Mumbaikars Are Wheezing And Coughing

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

La Nina, construction worsen air quality; spike in respiratory ailments.

2022's 10 Most Fashionable Men

2022's 10 Most Fashionable Men

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

The tallest fashionistas take their rightful place on our style chart.

Why UV radiation during heat wave is BAD for you

Why UV radiation during heat wave is BAD for you

Rediff.com29 May 2015

Data show that the ultra-violet radiation index is dangerously high in Delhi, other Indian cities.

TOP reason why United boss Van Gaal is feeling the heat

TOP reason why United boss Van Gaal is feeling the heat

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Manchester United stayed in fifth place, one point above West Ham, but it was another depressingly dull day at Old Trafford where United were booed off after losing 1-0 to Southampton.

FIFA WC: Bale ready for Wales opener, Allen ruled out

FIFA WC: Bale ready for Wales opener, Allen ruled out

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Bale's fitness has been a major concern for Wales, with the 33-year-old yet to play a full match for Los Angeles FC due to injury issues.

Retail inflation likely to ease in coming months: Finance ministry

Retail inflation likely to ease in coming months: Finance ministry

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

India's consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation could ease in the coming months thanks to the arrival of kharif crops, lower international commodity prices, and a pass through of lower input costs to consumers, the finance ministry said in its Monthly Economic Review (MER) for October, which was released on Thursday. The MER, however, warned that the global macroeconomic situation remained precarious and a recession in many advanced economies would impact India's exports. "Easing international commodity prices and new Kharif arrival are set to dampen inflationary pressures in the coming months.

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

'Great risk to nations from undermining independence of central bank'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

'The Reserve Bank's independence has remained a work in progress, an enduring challenge that the nation has been grappling with on an ongoing basis,' says RBI Deputy Governor Dr Viral Acharya.

11 Tips To Protect Hair From Sun Damage

11 Tips To Protect Hair From Sun Damage

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Even brief exposure to the sun can damage hair strands and cause them to frizz.

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Nuclear Or Conventional Submarines: What Should India Pick?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The status of the current submarine force level is alarming and we need to address the threat perceptions expeditiously. Critical decisions pertaining to national security cannot be delayed any further due to the rapidly changing maritime threat perceptions and growing strategic importance of the Indian Ocean region, asserts Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Brexit impact: Big Indian firms to feel the heat

Brexit impact: Big Indian firms to feel the heat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

JLR, Tata Steel Europe CEOs caution staff on high risks of leaving the EU

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Amendments to UAPA passed in LS after heated debate

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Shah said the BJP-led government had only brought an amendment to the law which was enacted by thr Congress and whose provisions were later made stringent.

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

WELLNESS GURU: Should I wear sunscreen while using my laptop?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects, constantly layering the skin might is not the solution, says Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.

10 Reasons You May Be Losing Hair

10 Reasons You May Be Losing Hair

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Deficiencies in iron, protein and zinc can particularly lead to hair fall, warns dermatologist Dr Abhishek Pilani.

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Buzzing Manesar hub goes silent in powerless summer

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The intensity of power crisis this season has hit a new high with average coal stock dipping to less than eight days. The first of a pan-Indian series, based on a ground report, shows how the Manesar industrial hub is coping with the challenge. As the scorching heat wave and the lengthy power cuts intensify in Haryana, the usually bustling labour chowk of the Industrial Model Township (IMT) of Manesar wears a deserted look.

IT Funds: What You Must Know

IT Funds: What You Must Know

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

'Sector funds like IT funds should be included only in the satellite portfolio.' 'Limit your exposure to IT sector funds to around 5-10 per cent of your equity portfolio.'

Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Smaller cars ceding ground to bigger, pricey models

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Size matters on the road. Small is not dominating India's car market any more. The share of cars priced up to Rs 5 lakh in the passenger vehicle market has fallen to 10.5 per cent in the first 11 months of 2021-22, compared with 26 per cent in 2018-19 (FY19), the lowest in four years, according to data from industry sources. Even the share of those in the price range between Rs 5 lakh and Rs 7.5 lakh has dropped to 32.4 per cent in the same period, from 34.9 per cent.

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

10 Tips To Protect Your Skin From Humidity

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Don't let humidity be your skin's enemy, says Dr Abhishek Pilani.

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Salute The First Lady Army Officer Serving At Siachen!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Deployed at 15,632 feet, Captain Shiva Chauhan, 25, highlights the calibre of the Indian Army's women officers.

Indian crypto exchanges stay put in business after 'a year to forget'

Indian crypto exchanges stay put in business after 'a year to forget'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The price of bitcoin, the bestselling cryptocurrency, has shrunk nearly three times this year to mark the fate of such digital assets. Crashing prices, regulatory uncertainty and taxes have put Indian crypto exchanges in troubled waters. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget for FY23 announced a 30 per cent tax on any income from the transfer of virtual digital assets.

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

WELLNESS GURU: Can Yoga Keep Us Cool?

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

After winning debut, Vijender to face the heat against firefighter Gillen

After winning debut, Vijender to face the heat against firefighter Gillen

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

After a knockout debut, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh will face Englishman Dean Gillen in his second professional bout and the part-time firefighter has promised to be a 'dangerous opponent' in the bout scheduled in London, on October 30.

Amid Rahul's yatra, Congress faces hour of reckoning in Thursday's counting

Amid Rahul's yatra, Congress faces hour of reckoning in Thursday's counting

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

The Congress party may have its eyes firmly set on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, but it kept its fingers crossed as it waited for Thursday's counting of votes for the assembly elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.

Retailers, vendors feel the plastic ban heat in Maharashtra

Retailers, vendors feel the plastic ban heat in Maharashtra

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

The ban prescribes Rs 5,000 fine for the first-time offenders and Rs 10,000 for the second-time offenders. Those who violate the ban for the third time will face a fine of Rs 25,000, along with a three-month imprisonment.

Irda turns the heat on brokers

Irda turns the heat on brokers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2004

PIX: F1 swerves Hamilton ban on piercings and jewellery

PIX: F1 swerves Hamilton ban on piercings and jewellery

Rediff.com7 May 2022

Seven-times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will race in Sunday's inaugural Miami Grand Prix after Formula One swerved a showdown with the Mercedes driver over their ban on piercings and jewellery.

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Meet Captain Shiva At The Siachen Glacier

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Captain Shiva Chouhan is the first woman army officer to be deployed at 15,632 feet in the Siachen Glacier. 'It has been a memorable journey,' says the 25-year-old who has gone where no women officer has gone before.

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Respecting Religious Sentiments Doesn't Mean Constructing 6-Lane Highways

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

In recent years, the twin demands of both religion and defence have been added to the development argument to sweep aside environmental and terrain considerations while undertaking infrastructure development in the Himalayan zone, points out former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Trade settlement in rupee: Fearing sanctions by West, banks seek clarity

Trade settlement in rupee: Fearing sanctions by West, banks seek clarity

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Banks have raised concerns over the new international trade settlement in rupee, fearing that facilitation of such a mechanism could result in them facing the ire of economic sanctions by the West, people aware of the matter said. Large banks with overseas operations have sought clarity and assurance from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that they will not be targeted with sanctions for facilitating rupee trade with a sanction-hit country such as Russia. The present payment mechanism is a shift from earlier such arrangements, like the one with sanction-hit Iran, which involved banks facilitating settlement of international trade that did not have business in the sanctioned nation.

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Not acting on climate crisis will destroy lives: Experts

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

At a virtual press conference to launch the report, Inger Anderson, Executive Director, United Nations Environment Programme, said, "Climate change is here and now. No one is safe. Despite warnings from so many years, the world did not listen. We need to act now. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will not only limit climate change but also reduce air pollution."

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

10 Herbs For BEAUTIFUL Hair

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Nishita Suratkal explains how amla, methi and bhringaraj can help arrest hairfall and improve overall hair health.

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Banks to face RBI heat for not passing on base rate cut benefit

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Central bank sees action as discriminatory, unfair

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Recipes: Idlis for World Idli Day

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

When markets heat up: Stay invested or sit on cash?

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Monitor how long the high cash position lasts. If it lasts for a month or two, it is fine. But if it continues for a couple of quarters, seek your advisor's opinion on whether to exit the fund.

10 Reasons Why You Are Losing Hair

10 Reasons Why You Are Losing Hair

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

An improper diet that lacks adequate amounts of protein or low in certain vitamins can lead to hair thinning and excessive hair shedding.