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Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Squid Game 2 Review: The Blood Sports Rage On

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Squid Game 2 is almost a rehash of the earlier season, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

India's forex reserves down to $684.80 billion

India's forex reserves down to $684.80 billion

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves fell for the fourth consecutive week after reaching an all-time high last month. In the week ending October 25, the forex reserves declined by $3.46 billion to $684.80 billion, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. In the three preceding weeks, reserves dropped by $3.7 billion, $10.7 billion, and $2.16 billion, respectively, the data showed.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

How this 13-year-old Bihar boy became a Royal...

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

On the second and final day of the Indian Premier League mega auction in Jeddah, Vaibhav, at 13 years and eight months, became the youngest cricketer ever to be picked by a franchise. Rajasthan Royals bought him for Rs 1.10 crore.

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Will Japan Instability Derail India Ties?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

There is nothing to be worried about as bilateral ties are robust with solid foundations. Both are on the same page on the economic and defence/security ties bilaterally and globally and that shall continue irrespective of change in political dispensation in either country, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

'Mass Hindu migration from B'desh unlikely at present'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has said the current situation in Bangladesh is unlikely to trigger a fresh round of exodus of minority Hindus into India. He believes that migration is primarily driven by social networks and economic opportunities rather than persecution. Banerjee, known for his work in poverty alleviation, further emphasized that India's overt preference for Hindu migrants from Bangladesh in the past has been a significant factor in their migration, rather than attacks on the community.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

The Indian junior men's hockey team began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup with a 4-2 win over Japan in Johor on Saturday.

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

China Masters: Satwik-Chirag storm into semis; Lakshya ousted

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

'We kept our calm and didn't rush into anything. We knew the rallies would be long, and eventually, the shuttle would go down.'

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The group has campaigned over the years for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter launches Activa in electric avatar

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter launches Activa in electric avatar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) on Wednesday forayed into the fast-growing domestic electric mobility market with the introduction of e-scooters, ACTIVA e: and QC1, with swappable and fixed batteries. With this, the Japanese two-wheeler maker will now be competing with other legacy players such as Bajaj Auto, Hero MotoCorp, TVS Group as well as pure EV players like Ather and Ola, who already have a good presence in the segment, which is growing at 34 per cent year-on-year.

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

'Dr Singh Was The Best PM In Modern Times'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'All the big things happening today in economic development have their beginning in Dr Manmohan Singh's ideas.'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning nine La Liga titles, four Champions League crowns and won two trebles in 2009 and 2015.

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Sedans Ready To Take On SUVs

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Sedans and hatchbacks have both lost market share to SUVs, which now account for more than 50% share of the 4 million-odd-unit PV market in the country.

Delhi police nab 3 for harassing, groping Japanese woman on Holi

Delhi police nab 3 for harassing, groping Japanese woman on Holi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Three persons, including one juvenile, have been apprehended and questioned.

IOC aware of Japanese scepticism to Olympics

IOC aware of Japanese scepticism to Olympics

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Organisers on Saturday recorded their first positive case within the athletes' village, an area that the IOC had been hoping would stay clean as proof that the Games could be held in a safe environment. The Games start on July 23.

India allows Japanese aircraft to lift Ukraine aid from Mumbai

India allows Japanese aircraft to lift Ukraine aid from Mumbai

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

India on Thursday said it has approved the landing of Japanese commercial aircraft to collect humanitarian supplies from a UN depot in Mumbai for their distribution in Ukraine and its neighbouring countries.

Hyundai's IPO subscribed 2.37 times on final day

Hyundai's IPO subscribed 2.37 times on final day

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, got subscribed 2.37 times on the third day of the bidding on Thursday, helped by institutional buyers. This is the largest IPO in the country, surpassing LIC's initial share sale of Rs 21,000 crore. The Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale got bids for 23,63,26,937 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, translating into 2.37 times subscription, as per NSE data.

Reserve Bank of India net sold $6.5 billion in August, shows data

Reserve Bank of India net sold $6.5 billion in August, shows data

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was a net seller of the US dollar in August, reversing its net buying position from July. During the current financial year up to August, the central bank had sold a net $1.11 billion. The RBI sold a net total of $6.49 billion worth of the foreign currency in August, according to the central bank's monthly bulletin.

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Unfazed Sen defeats Carraggi; Ashwini-Crasto lose

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Lakshya Sen shrugged off the cancellation of his opening match win and defeated Julien Carraggi of Belgium in straight games

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Toyota's 1st electric-SUV to roll out from Maruti's stable

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

After a successful tie up in traditional ICE and strong hybrid models, Suzuki and Toyota are now set to take their partnership to the next level: the electric vehicle segment. Both the Japanese auto giants recently announced a plan to produce Suzuki eVX-based SUV which will be sold under Toyota brand across the globe. This electric SUV, bearing Toyota's logo, will go for production at Suzuki Motor Group (SMG) facility in Hansalpur, Gujarat beginning the spring of 2025, marking the first EV launch for both companies in India.

Rajawat makes early exit from China Open

Rajawat makes early exit from China Open

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Indian shuttlers who competed at the Paris Olympics, including PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen and the men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, are giving the tournament, the year's final BWF Super 1000 event, a miss.

Maruti to launch Made in India SUV Fronx in Japan

Maruti to launch Made in India SUV Fronx in Japan

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Maruti Suzuki India on Tuesday said it has commenced export of its sports utility vehicle Fronx to Japan. The first consignment of over 1,600 vehicles left for Japan from Gujarat's Pipavav port, the country's largest carmaker said in a statement. Fronx will be the first SUV from Maruti Suzuki stable to be launched in Japan, it added.

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Over 40% of Sedans Are CNG-Powered

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Compact sedans (Maruti Dzire, Hyundai Aura, Tata Tigor)' share in the overall sedan category grew from 68% in 2021 to 74.6% in 2024. Mid-sedans' (Honda City, Maruti Ciaz, Volkswagen Virtus) share declined from 26.2% in 2021 to 20.2%.

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.

Hyundai India's Rs 27,870 cr IPO subscribed 18% on Day 1

Hyundai India's Rs 27,870 cr IPO subscribed 18% on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, received an 18 per cent subscription on the first day of bidding on Tuesday. The Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale received bids for 1,77,89,457 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The IPO received over 9 lakh applications on the first day.

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Pushpa: The Rule Review: Bloated Spectacle

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

What makes Pushpa 2 float is Allu Arjun's magnetic performance. The actor really goes an extra mile to deliver the wildfire he promised, observes Mayur Sanap.

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri's dream run ends in semis

Singapore Open: Treesa-Gayatri's dream run ends in semis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand went down to World No 4. pair Nami Matsuyama and Chiharu Shida in the semi-finals on Saturday.

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Jamshedpur FC held on to their one-goal advantage to secure all three points, making it three wins from three home matches at the Furnace.

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Aman Sehrawat's Olympic dream suffers a setback as he is comprehensively outclassed by top seed Rei Higuchi

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

'India Is A Stock Picker's Delight'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

'In the short term you keep your return expectations very, very low; in the medium term be prepared to invest and in the long term growth will come and your returns from stocks will be high.'

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

PIX: Muchova stuns former champion Osaka; Swiatek cruises

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Images from the US Open women's singles second round matches, at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Thursday.

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Her grandfather left the village more than 70 years ago. None of her family is here. Nobody from her gothram is here. The people who knew her grandfather are long dead. I cannot understand why people keep coming here and asking us questions about her.'

Beware The American Deep State

Beware The American Deep State

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Do not underestimate the ingenuity of the Deep State in America to have its way. Keeping the guard down will be a catastrophic mistake on the part of the Delhi establishment. We could get hit when least expected. That's what happened in Bangladesh and Syria, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

China Threat Leads India Japan To Boost Defence Ties

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The compulsion behind India and Japan to deepen security cooperation is in response to China's growing political and economic clout and its assertive behaviour in disputed areas. This has been the key driver for bringing both India and Japan closer in the domain of security cooperation, explains Dr Rajaram Panda.

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Let Us Salute Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

No great achievement or discovery or invention has been achieved without hard work. While the inspiration may have been an insight, it needs work to flesh the insight which requires hard work, asserts Mudit Jain.

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Why 38% of IIT Graduates Are Unemployed

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Out of 24,230 IIT and NIT grads, about 8,000 students didn't find any takers during campus placement drives this year.

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Osaka in crisis! Splits with coach as ranking drops

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Naomi Osaka has parted ways with coach Wim Fissette after four years together across two stints, the 26-year-old announced late on Friday.

Gasly thankful to be alive after Japanese GP scare

Gasly thankful to be alive after Japanese GP scare

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

"I'm just extremely grateful that I'm here, and tonight I'm going to call my family and all my loved ones. I passed two metres from that crane. If, I had been two metres to the left, I would have been dead."

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.