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Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Radhika, Disha, Pooja's Stunning Cholis

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Which of these blouse styles would you like to copy in the festive season?

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Shraddha, Deepika, Ranveer Say Adieu To Pamela Chopra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Yash Chopra's wife Pamela Chopra passed into the ages on the morning of April 20, and film folk made their way to her residence to condole with the family.

5 Asanas For Kids

5 Asanas For Kids

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

It's back to school time and with children getting back to the grind, here are 5 yoga poses that RediffGuru Sabrina Merchant recommends to help your child ease into the process.

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

'Insurance companies will make a killing'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'I can feel the master's pain, because he must be sitting there and cursing and saying, 'Why was I born?''

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Govt close to finalising e-commerce policy: DPIIT secy Rajesh Kumar Singh

Rediff.com12 May 2023

The government is at a "fairly advanced stage" of finalising a well-coordinated e-commerce policy and consumer protection rules, which will incorporate provisions of Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said on Thursday. "E-commerce rules and e-commerce policy will be congruent with each other... That exercise is at a fairly advanced stage," Singh told reporters. The remarks come on a day the number of daily transactions on the platform has gone up 500 times since the beginning of this year with the number of retail merchants added to its roster growing 40-fold.

E-com firm Meesho hints at IPO in 2025; focus shifts to generating profits

E-com firm Meesho hints at IPO in 2025; focus shifts to generating profits

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

E-commerce player Meesho, backed by marquee investors like SoftBank Group and Meta Platforms, will look at an initial public offering (IPO) only in 2025, and till then, its focus will be on generating profits after tax and not just on being Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation)-positive, top sources in the company told Business Standard in New Delhi. In a clear shift of strategy, the company, which has reduced its cash burn by 85 per cent, is now looking to trim its annual revenue growth target to 40 per cent from the 100-plus per cent earlier. The sources, however, said even this level of growth was far higher than that of most e-commerce companies.

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Terror suspect escapes from London jail that lodges Nirav Modi

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

Former British Army soldier Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, who was awaiting trial on charges of breaching the UK's Official Secrets Act at Wandsworth Prison in south-west London, escaped allegedly by clinging to the under-carriage of a delivery van.

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.

Gujarat diamond trader's 9-year-old daughter embraces Jain monkhood

Gujarat diamond trader's 9-year-old daughter embraces Jain monkhood

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

She will now shun all the material comforts and luxury, which her family of diamond merchants could have provided her.

Sheena married diamond merchant in US, Indrani told Vidhie

Sheena married diamond merchant in US, Indrani told Vidhie

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

This may bolster the CBI's case that after murdering Sheena in April 2012 and disposing of her body, Indrani, her mother, used to send emails or text messages in her name.

Navy begins probe to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

Navy begins probe to hunt down pirates involved in hijacking attempt

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

The Navy deployed a warship, maritime patrol aircraft P-8I, helicopters and and MQ9B Predator drones to assist the vessel, MV Lila Norfolk, after it sent a message on the UK Maritime Trade Operations portal, saying unknown armed personnel had boarded it on Thursday evening.

Diamond merchant emerges top bidder for Cadbury House

Diamond merchant emerges top bidder for Cadbury House

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Dilipkumar Lakhi, a prominent diamond merchant and Mumbai's highest individual tax payer till a couple of years ago, has beaten some of the city's top developers to emerge the highest bidder for the iconic Cadbury House.

International Yoga Day: Ask Our Gurus

International Yoga Day: Ask Our Gurus

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Do you have yoga related questions? Ask rediffYogaGurus Namita Piparaiya, Sabrina Merchant and Roopashree Sharma.

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

RIL to invest additional Rs 20,000 cr in Bengal in 3 years: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Reliance Industries chairman and MD Mukesh Ambani on Tuesday announced an additional Rs 20,000-crore investment for West Bengal over the next three years. Ambani said the fresh investment will be in the areas of digital life solutions, retail and bio-energy.

'Indian crews are very good'

'Indian crews are very good'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

'Indians are basically liked because they are educated, they are intelligent.'

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

'Aaj kal ke bacche'...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel stole the show in India's record-breaking victory in the Rajkot Test.

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Why Jairam Ramesh wants more politicians like New Zealand PM

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

"Indian politics needs more like her," Ramesh said.

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

The Soldier Who Became A Legend

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

Is Bajaj Fin preparing to fight Jio Fin with fund raise? Analysts weigh in

Is Bajaj Fin preparing to fight Jio Fin with fund raise? Analysts weigh in

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's biggest non-bank finance company, Bajaj Finance (BAF), is set to raise capital after a gap of four years. On October 5, the board of directors will meet to approve the fund raise by way of preferential issue and/or qualified institutional placement (QIP) subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. The move, analysts said, comes ahead of expectations, and could be in the wake of simmering competition in the consumer lending space, especially with the launch of Jio Financial Services (Jio Fin). "While we still do not have finer details on the game-plan of Jio Financial, it has plans to initially foray into consumer and merchant lending.

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

The Kiss You Loved To Read About

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The year saw its share of news and views. But there were some that really stood out for our readers.

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

'First Congress Candidate To Get Vote From A Thackeray'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

While the responses of the candidates were predictable, depending on which side they belonged to, an interesting point slipped through when Rahul Shewale cited the Dharavi Redevelopment Project as a scheme that would add to Mumbai's importance. No big infrastructural project in Mumbai, he said, could be successful without the Centre's nod.

Zomato, Paytm, Nykaa: Analysts bet on new-age stocks

Zomato, Paytm, Nykaa: Analysts bet on new-age stocks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Investors are increasingly turning optimistic about shares of new-age companies. From broad-based 'sell' calls, analysts are giving thumbs up to Zomato, Paytm, and FSN e-Commerce Ventures-owned Nykaa as these companies have shifted focus to sustainable profits. The shares of Zomato hit a fresh 52-week high of Rs 126 apiece on the BSE on November 7, having rallied 15.4 per cent in one week.

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Will induct more women in forces, says Modi; hints at Indianising Navy ranks

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Modi lauded the Navy following the announcement that a woman officer would be commanding a Naval ship for the time time.

Baby Boy For Gauahar-Zaid

Baby Boy For Gauahar-Zaid

Rediff.com12 May 2023

'Arrived 10th of May 2023 to make us realise what happiness truly means. Our blessed boy thanks everyone for their love and prayers.'

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

BJD-BJP Alliance: Wishful Thinking

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Although the BJP has never been ballistic about the BJD and Narendra Modi has avoided being critical of Naveen Patnaik, the BJP is optimistic that the party can improve its electoral fortunes in Odisha on its own, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Card tokenisation deadline extended by 3 months till Sep-end

Card tokenisation deadline extended by 3 months till Sep-end

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday extended the card-on-file (CoF) tokenisation deadline by three months to September 30, 2022, in view of various representations received from industry bodies. Card-on-file, or CoF, refers to card information stored by payment gateway and merchants to process future transactions. Tokenisation is the process of replacing actual card details with a unique alternate code called 'Token' - thereby enabling more secure transactions.

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

'Dravid' vs 'Sehwag' at BCCI U-16 Meet!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

It has been close to a decade since a BCCI tournament scorecard featured two of Indian cricket's greatest names -- Virender Sehwag and Rahul Dravid.

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Shippers Are Worried About Red Sea Attacks

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

'If attacks escalate, there is a risk the Suez Canal may be closed.'

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rs 900 Crores Cyber Scams Prevented!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

...benefiting 350,000 persons. Also, Trai detected and blocked seven million mobile phone connections involved in cyber fraud and suspicious activities.

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Paytm Crisis: StartUp Founders Take Note

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Startup founders need to sit up and think about how not to take stardom for granted and how not to disappoint their fans who have stood in long queues for those precious selfies with popular entrepreneurs, notes Nivedita Mookerji.

Sebi may ask merchant bankers to monitor end-use of IPO money

Sebi may ask merchant bankers to monitor end-use of IPO money

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Investment bankers generally laugh all the way to the bank once shares get listed on the bourses, but they may have to hang around a bit longer. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is planning to make the bankers managing an issue responsible for the end-use of issue proceeds.

Navy rescues Iranian vessel with 19 Pak nationals, Lankan trawler

Navy rescues Iranian vessel with 19 Pak nationals, Lankan trawler

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

The Indian Navy rescued an Iranian-flagged fishing vessel with 19 Pakistani crew members and a Sri Lankan trawler in two swift operations after armed pirates hijacked the boats in the Arabian Sea amid deteriorating security situation arising out of Iran-backed Houthi rebels targeting various cargo ships in the region.

IndusInd Bank drops 3% as analysts see limited near-term upside post Q3

IndusInd Bank drops 3% as analysts see limited near-term upside post Q3

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Despite a largely stable December quarter, investors booked profit in shares of IndusInd Bank (IIB) as an increase in slippages took them by surprise. Analysts, on their part, believe investors may, now, wait for actual delivery on slippage decline, potentially limiting near-term upside. "The management has indicated that corporate slippages (from legacy stressed book) have ended and inch up in consumer finance slippages was more one-off, and should meaningfully improve Q4FY24 onwards.

How Well Do You Know The YRF Spy Universe?

How Well Do You Know The YRF Spy Universe?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

What do Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif and Ashutosh Rana have in common?

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

A look at birthday boy Bumrah's stunning records

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Arguably among the best in his trade across cricketing generations, star India speedster Jasprit Bumrah celebrated his 30th birthday on Wednesday.

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Whose Birthday Party Did Shriya Attend?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Sonu Nigam turned 50 on July 30, and hosted a grand birthday bash in Mumbai on Saturday night.

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project.

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Will Odisha Show Faith In Naveen Patnaik Again?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

The 78-year-old Naveen is on the cusp of creating history. He must win the forthcoming Assembly polls to become India's longest-serving chief minister, a record held by Sikkim's Pawan Kumar Chamling.

Food, grocery delivery firms hit records on New Year eve

Food, grocery delivery firms hit records on New Year eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Several food and grocery delivery firms witnessed their highest ever single-day orders on New Year eve, December 31. Zomato achieved a record-breaking number of orders on its app. The company carried out nearly as many orders on December 31 as the total for the equivalent day in the period from 2015 to 2020.

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

40-year-old fintech gurus need 60-year-olds to handhold them

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

The message is clear: The 60-year-old wise uncles need to handhold the 40-year-old entrepreneurs when, obsessed with ambition and greed for growth, they become a victim of hubris, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.