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'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

'Putin is playing Russian roulette'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'There is a cost to war.' 'The West knows that and so does Putin.' 'The point is, how much of the cost are both sides willing to pay?'

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

FPIs stay bullish on India for third consecutive month; invest Rs 17,219 cr in Apr

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Overseas investors had put in a net sum of Rs 45,981 crore in March and Rs 11,182 crore in February in the capital markets

Hathras exists in Jharkhand too: HC on 'shoddy' probe in rape-murder case

Hathras exists in Jharkhand too: HC on 'shoddy' probe in rape-murder case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Justice Ananda Sen said that the shocking incident has prompted the court to say that "Hathras (like places) is not only in the state of Uttar Pradesh, but also is in the state of Jharkhand." The court cannot keep its eyes shut and ignore this type of "lacklustre and shoddy" probe, he said.

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Public buses have gradually disappeared due to scarce or prohibitively expensive tires, motor oil, batteries and spare parts.

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.06 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Titan, Axis Bank, SBI and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty advanced 78.35 pointsto close at 14,814.75.

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Exports contract for 6th straight month; trade deficit widens

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Imports also fell for the eighth consecutive months, down 0.75 per cent to $41.14 billion in January, widening the trade deficit to a seven-month high of $15.17 billion.

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Gadkari asks automakers to cut EV cost, forgo profit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Asserting that India has full potential to emerge as a global hub for electric vehicles by 2025, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Friday asked automobile manufacturers to reduce cost and forego profit initially to capture market and fuel growth. Once the market picks up there will not be any looking back, Road Transport and Highways and MSMEs Minister Gadkari said, promising all support to manufacturers in the initiative aimed at cutting India's huge import costs of crude and arresting pollution. The minister said he is scheduled to make an hour-long presentation on EVs before the Chief Justice of India post-Diwali.

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Exports plunged by 34.57% in March, 4.78% in FY20

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Imports too contracted by 28.72 per cent to $31.16 billion. Dip in exports and imports narrowed the trade deficit -- the difference between imports and exports -- in March to $9.76 billion, the lowest in the last 13 months.

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

What's in the Eveready takeover for Burmans

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The change in ownership is expected to give a fresh lease of life to the company that has often been dragged by financial stress in its close to three-decade journey under the Khaitans, reports Ishita Ayan Dutt.

America's toughest ever sanctions on Iran come into force

America's "toughest ever" sanctions on Iran come into force

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The sanctions have a singular purpose, denying the world's largest state sponsor of terrorists the capacity to do things like they did this past couple weeks, attempted assassination campaign in the heart of Europe, said US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Patanjali all set to buy Ruchi Soya

Patanjali all set to buy Ruchi Soya

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

Patanjali, the lone player left in contention after the exit of Adani Wilmar, had last month increased its bid value by around Rs 200 crore to Rs 4,350 crore for Ruchi Soya.

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

10 reasons why you might be losing hair

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Did you know that losing weight can also cause hair loss?

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Ramzan Recipes: Dahi Kebabs, Sheer Pira

Rediff.com5 May 2021

These dishes are perfect for either a fasting or a feasting menu.

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Sikh officer plans to sue US Marine Corps for full religious freedom

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

A 26-year-old Sikh-American officer in the US Marines who has been allowed to wear the turban - the first person in the 246-year history of the elite force allowed to do so, but with a few limitations, plans to sue the Corps if he is not granted full religious accommodation, according to a media report.

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Stocks log steady gains amid Trump turmoil

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The BSE Sensex moved up 103 points to 35,319.35, while the wider NSE Nifty finished at 10,741.70, up 23.90 points.

RIL Q4 net profit more than doubles

RIL Q4 net profit more than doubles

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Reliance Industries on Friday reported more than doubling of its March quarter net profit to Rs 13,227 crore as improvement in petrochemical and consumer business countered continued weakness in refining business.

Bloodbath on the bourses; Sensex crashes by 806 points

Bloodbath on the bourses; Sensex crashes by 806 points

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty also cracked the 10,600-level by falling 259 points, or 2.39 per cent, to close at 10,599.25 after hitting a low of 10,547.25.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The S&P BSE Sensex rose 486 points to close at 26,367.

Rupee loses 23 paise against dollar at 63.51

Rupee loses 23 paise against dollar at 63.51

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The rupee fell back against the pound to 98.72 from overnight close of 98.48 and turned negative to end at 77.44 per euro from Rs 77.37.

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India's factory output climbed 22.4 per cent in March, benefiting from the base effect of the lockdown-marred month a year back as well as a turnaround in the manufacturing sector, while retail inflation slipped to a three-month low of 4.29 per cent in April. The high positive annual growth in the index of industrial production (IIP) in March 2021 came on back of a contraction of (-)0.9 per cent and (-)3.4 per cent in January and February 2021 respectively, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This turnaround was led by recovery in the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors.

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

'It took me years to feel confident in the way I look'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

'Fitness is such a game of trial and error and it's an absolute rollercoaster ride with many ups and downs.'

Our relationship with Iran stands on its own: India

Our relationship with Iran stands on its own: India

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

The US has told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to 'zero' by November 4 or face sanctions.

Sensex rises 416 pts; financial stocks steal the show

Sensex rises 416 pts; financial stocks steal the show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

IndusInd Bank was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rallying over 6 per cent, ahead of its earnings announcement. Axis Bank, Kotak Bank, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Finance too surged up to 5 per cent. On the other hand, NTPC, M&M, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel and ITC were the laggards.

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.

Why Jamal Khashoggi's death matters

Why Jamal Khashoggi's death matters

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

'A 2018 murder may lead to shifts in the geopolitical order and impact at least one monarchy,' says Devangshu Datta.

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Holi recipes: Khajoor Barfi and Apple Jalebi

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Let Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary inspire you to create some delicious, homemade mithai or sweetmeats for Holi.

10 Most Popular Stocks

10 Most Popular Stocks

Rediff.com2 May 2022

10 stocks which are most popular with brokerages right now and are expected to deliver maximum upside over the next 12 months.

PSUs are biggest wealth destroyers in last 6 years: MF veterans

PSUs are biggest wealth destroyers in last 6 years: MF veterans

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The government has been pressing citizens to pay taxes and be compliant, but they have very little to show regarding improved efficiencies in the companies they themselves own, the fund managers said.

Recipe: Almond cake with strawberries in red wine

Recipe: Almond cake with strawberries in red wine

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Presenting two recipes that are just in time for the strawberry season.

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Recipe: Vine Spinach with Shrimp

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

In Indranee Ghosh's latest book you will discover some untold secrets about the hill station in the north east of India.

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris agreement on Climate Change and 'strengthen and re-enter' the Iran nuclear deal. "Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

Want to enjoy off-roading the right way? Read this

Want to enjoy off-roading the right way? Read this

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Don't let minor hiccups come in the way of your best off-roading moments.

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rupee tanks 97 paise to 9-month low on weak macro data

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Forex traders said a stronger dollar also dragged the rupee down.

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

2020 growth projection of 5% 'now at risk': RBI

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The RBI on Friday said the impact of coronavirus outbreak on the economy will depend on the intensity, spread and duration of the deadly virus even as the central bank refrained from projecting any numbers for growth and inflation amid the widespread uncertainty. While announcing the seventh bi-monthly monetary policy statement for 2019-20, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said that in view of the impact of coronavirus pandemic, the growth projections for 4.7 per cent for the fourth quarter of 2019-20 and 5 per cent for the full fiscal are "now at risk".

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Jaya, The Tallest Bachchan

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Jaya is a woman of steel in the truest sense of the word. Despite being the first lady of filmdom, she's as real and rooted to the ground as anyone can get, notes Subhash K Jha on the actor-politician's 74th birthday.

Markets consolidate as May 16 jitters keep punters in check

Markets consolidate as May 16 jitters keep punters in check

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Market participants are wary of wild swings expected in stocks on May 16 - the poll results day, and therefore refraining from taking leveraged bets now, say analysts

Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal

Iran announces partial withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The partial withdrawal would mean that Iran would stop exporting enriched uranium stocks as stipulated by the 2015 agreement.

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Why did Sri Lanka snub US?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Any form of entanglement with India or the US on the strategic plane will be anathema to Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa rulers, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

How Dabur scripted a smart turnaround

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

After being cornered by Patanjali and macro-headwinds, ayurveda major Dabur is pulling up its socks. With better sales and improved margins, the firm is now looking to leverage the renewed popularity of ayurveda, mostly ignited by rival Patanjali. Sunil Duggal, bottom, left, chief executive officer, Dabur India, shares his plans and insights with Arnab Dutta.