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Early exits for Sindhu, Prannoy at French Open

Early exits for Sindhu, Prannoy at French Open

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu suffered another second round defeat when she went down fighting against He Bingjiao of China in the women's singles competition at the $300,000 French Open Super Series badminton tournament in Paris on Friday.

Injured Rohit likely to miss World Cup warm-ups

Injured Rohit likely to miss World Cup warm-ups

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The Indian team management has decided not to risk injured opener Rohit Sharma for the do-or-die tri-series game against England on January 30 and the final, in case India makes it.

Trillions of dollars hidden in these tax havens!

Trillions of dollars hidden in these tax havens!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The total amount of money stashed away in tax havens has been estimated at a whopping $11.5 trillion.

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Neighbours challenge political Hindutva's Ram agenda

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Indian claims to the Ram story and ownership could be challenged from more places than one, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Yuki wins; Somdev, Ramkumar lose in Aus Open qualifying

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Yuki Bhambri was the only Indian to cross the first hurdle in the Australian Open qualifiers, Somdev Devvarman and Ramkumar Ramanathan falling by the way side, on Monday. Ranked 314th, he knocked out Russian 15th seed Evgeny Donskoy with a 4-6, 6-1, 8-6 victory in his first round match on Show Court 2.

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

COVID-19 tally nears 60k; fresh outbreaks abroad raise concerns

Rediff.com9 May 2020

A total 95 deaths deaths were reported since Friday morning, of which 37 in Maharashtra, 24 in Gujarat, nine in West Bengal, seven in Madhya Pradesh, four each from Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, three from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu and two from Delhi and one each from Punjab and Haryana.

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Despite spike in aluminium demand, China still a threat for India

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Chinese alumina refining and metal smelting technologies have emerged as a match for the best anywhere in the world. In fact, Vedanta and Hindalco have bought technologies from China. Our aluminium makers will be haunted by twin fears of rising imports and low metal prices squeezing margins over a long time.

Budget has no good news for pharma sector

Budget has no good news for pharma sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Excise duty on formulations has increased from 4 per cent to 5 per cent.

Rahul Bose and Celina sizzle on the ramp

Rahul Bose and Celina sizzle on the ramp

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

Designers Rina Dhaka and Dev r Nil showcased their collections as part of the Signature 7 Sensations Fashion Tour in Mumbai yesterday. Take a look.

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

ISL: ATK land Tottenham Hotspur legend Robbie Keane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Two-time champions ATK on Friday announced the signing of Irish football legend Robert David "Robbie" Keane for the fourth season of Indian Super League scheduled to be held in November.

New norm for running telco networks likely

New norm for running telco networks likely

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The Government had earlier asked the operators to take security clearance before buying any key telecom gear.

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

What India can learn from China's electric vehicles programme

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

There are four things that stand out in China's strategy for electric vehicles, says Vandana Gombar.

Modi 2.0: FinMin may have bigger say in divestment

Modi 2.0: FinMin may have bigger say in divestment

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Failure to sell Air India, IDBI may have prompted a change in strategy.

Google computer beats human champion in Chinese game

Google computer beats human champion in Chinese game

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

For the first time, a Google computer programme has beaten a human champion of the 2,500-year-old complex Chinese game of Go, in an event seen as a milestone for artificial intelligence.

Ian Bishop: Harbhajan may just be hitting form for England

Ian Bishop: Harbhajan may just be hitting form for England

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

Former West Indies bowling ace Ian Bishop says had it not been for the rain, and the number of overs lost in Barbados, India would have beaten the West Indies 2-0 in the Test series. By arrangement with Quba Media Works.

GST Council lowers tax rates for 66 items

GST Council lowers tax rates for 66 items

Rediff.com11 Jun 2017

Next meeting of the Council will be on June 18, when it will take up lottery taxes and e-way bill.

Kotak ELSS: How good is it?

Kotak ELSS: How good is it?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

A long-standing concern (over the past 3-4 years) with Kotak Mutual Fund has been a string of changes at the CIO level. The fluidity has deprived the fund house of a stable fund management strategy.

Toure spells out his dream for Manchester City

Toure spells out his dream for Manchester City

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

'I want this club to change, I want this club to be bigger than United'

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Why implementing PM-KISAN may not be easy

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Experts say improper records could lead to large-scale leakages and pilferage and benefits going to ineligible people.

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Sports Shorts: Gujrathi jumps to joint lead, Anand draws

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

It took Gujrathi 40 moves to outwit Benjamin and now he shares the lead with six others. The fourth Indian to cross the 2700 ELO rating barrier, Gujrathi will face American Grandmaster Aleksandr Lenderman in the fifth round.

How govt plans to cut fiscal deficit to 3%

How govt plans to cut fiscal deficit to 3%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

The government further said the gross tax revenue as a per cent of GDP is expected to increase to 12.1 per cent of GDP in 2019-20 and stabilise at that level in 2020-21 before climbing up to a level of 12.2 per cent of GDP.

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Korea Super Series: Sindhu moves into semis, Sameer ousted

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Sindhu, who had won the silver at the World Championship last month, recovered from a mid-game slump to stave off the challenge from World No. 19 Minatsu Mitani of Japan 21-19, 16-21, 21-10 in a match that lasted 63 minutes.

10 degrees that you need to back up with a PG course

10 degrees that you need to back up with a PG course

Rediff.com18 May 2010

These are programmes, which on the face of it claim to train you for a job, and the possibility of getting a job immediately after the completion does exist.

'It is a huge victory and a great feeling to win title in China'

'It is a huge victory and a great feeling to win title in China'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal said the triumph at the China Open Super Series Premier was one of her "toughest" and it showed that the hard work was paying off.

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

'Companies can't sack employees during lockdown'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

'During the lockdown if you terminate your employee, then you will face action under the NDMA.' 'This will be the first time something like this will happen in the history of India.'

Scrap insurance agent commission: Govt panel

Scrap insurance agent commission: Govt panel

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The committee said, the insurance companies should 'help their agents make transition to a more mature way of selling and advising' their clients.

Ulips are attractive investments

Ulips are attractive investments

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

'If you are looking to fulfil imminent long-term commitments, the new online Ulips are the right product for you,' notes Santosh Agarwal/Policybazaar.com.

Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Crude oil producers benefit from 5% customs duty

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The domestic crude oil producers will benefit from levy of customs duty at 5% on crude oil, and effective tax incidence will come down due to weighted deduction on R & D as well as cut in the surcharge on corporate taxes for domestic companies

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

PIX: Barcelona suffer shock loss; narrow win for Real

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Barcelona's fourth defeat of the season left them seventh in the standings on 14 points after 10 games, 12 points behind leaders Atletico.

Vodafone says future in India 'could be in doubt'

Vodafone says future in India 'could be in doubt'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Vodafone's operating loss from India business jumped to 692 million euros in April-September from 133 million euros in the same period last year.

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

75 new smartphones will kick off festive season sales!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

In the coming weeks, online retailers are expected to further raise the pitch with shopping festivals, discounts, and cashback offers.

Sonakshi, Swara or Sayani: Who wore it better?

Sonakshi, Swara or Sayani: Who wore it better?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

One outfit. Three celebrities. Tell us who wore it better.

Improved demand to help cement sector

Improved demand to help cement sector

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Hike in excise duty on cement products is negative, but can be overwhelmed by improved demand from greater thrust on infrastructure and rural sector.

For refineries it's marginal benefit

For refineries it's marginal benefit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

The hike in Custom and Excise duty on crude oil and petroleum products will be passed on by the refineries as well as oil marketing companies

India 'A' lose series after washout

India 'A' lose series after washout

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

The fourth and final day's play between India 'A' and Australia 'A' was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain and a wet outfield as the second unofficial Test ended in a draw with the home side clinching the two-match series 1-0 in Brisbane.

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Hosur's rose exporters face wilting V- Day demand

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

A prolonged cold spell in Europe and a rare conjunction of dates in China have combined to wilt the Valentine's Day hopes of rose cultivators in the Hosur region of Tamil Nadu. The two markets together account for 60 to 70 per cent of Hosur's supply, much of it crowded around Valentine's Day, on February 14.

'Beedi' baron's gaffe incurs oppostions' ire

'Beedi' baron's gaffe incurs oppostions' ire

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

A controversy broke out over remarks by 'beedi' baron and parliamentary committee member from the Bharatiya Janata Party Shyam Charan Gupta suggesting "nil" effect of smoking, evoking sharp reaction from opposition parties which sought his removal from the panel

Brokers told to disclose holding details in listed cos

Brokers told to disclose holding details in listed cos

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The move will help in increasing transparency as well as providing correct picture of the actual shareholding of a listed company.

11-minute hat-trick in Bundesliga drama

11-minute hat-trick in Bundesliga drama

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Substitute Joel Pohjanpalo scored a hat-trick in the last 11 minutes to fire Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 win at home to Hamburg SV on an afternoon of late Bundesliga drama on Saturday.