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'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

'India In 1947 Was Like A Ticking Time Bomb'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

'When you watch Freedom At Midnight, I want you to feel like you are sitting on a ticking time bomb.'

E-commerce Creating Jobs For Women

E-commerce Creating Jobs For Women

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

'Women are taking on key roles in warehouses, such as picking and packing, as well as in our last-mile operations across India.'

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Tax edge adds shine to gold ETFs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which manage a total of Rs 37,390 crore, have surged sharply in recent months. This trend is likely to continue, especially after the reintroduction of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG), which is likely to attract smart money into mutual fund offerings amid a robust outlook for the yellow metal. Smart money, also known as opportunistic flows, refers to strategic investments that are generally of a short-term horizon.

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Why Varun-Samantha Had To Do Action Themselves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'In the current world of action cinema, where everything is high-tech and glossy, what if we go back in time and take out all the gadgets?'

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Ratan Tata Passes Away At 86

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

For the past few days, Tata had been admitted to the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai.

Jaishankar reveals his father was on hijacked flight in 1984

Jaishankar reveals his father was on hijacked flight in 1984

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday revealed that his father was on a hijacked flight in 1984 and said he had a unique window on "both sides" in such situations -- the perspective of family members and those in the government.

Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Ashwin's ton: A triumph of mental freedom and skill

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday said he has liberated himself from the clutches of external and internal pressure, and now he is just looking to play cricket "with a smile on face."

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Is this India's year to finally win T20 Women's World Cup?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

Delving further deep into the chances of the Harmanpreer Kaur-led side, Sthalekar said India have the wherewithal to beat Australia, their nemesis in global events over the years

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

What SEBI's 106 Search Ops Discovered

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The operations revealed evidence of price and volume manipulation of stocks through the use of platforms like YouTube and WhatsApp.

'Hurts to lose so close': Manu's dad on 4th place finish

'Hurts to lose so close': Manu's dad on 4th place finish

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Manu Bhaker's father, Ramkrishna Bhaker, maintained a positive outlook.

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

The conclave drew valuable insights from former athletes and Olympians, including celebrated ones such as Anju Bobby George, Mary Kom, and Tarundeep Rai, all of whom shared their personal experiences and perspectives on what it takes to excel at the highest levels of sports.

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Munambam: The Politics Of Waqf Land

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

The specter of how the Munambam issue was exploited during the November by-elections is proof of the price Kerala is paying for its emergent politics. Controversies become the stuff of slow-burn and brinkmanship. The former promises mileage; the latter searches for an advantage, notes Shyam G Menon.

'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.

'Largecaps Present Better Risk/Reward Balance'

'Largecaps Present Better Risk/Reward Balance'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

'Investors should consider small and midcaps only if they can handle volatility and have a longer investment horizon.'

Sebi's six-step plan may shake up F&O volumes

Sebi's six-step plan may shake up F&O volumes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) six-step plan to curb retail participation in speculative index derivatives may lead to a substantial drop in volumes - potentially by 30-40 per cent. These measures aim to reduce excessive speculation in the futures and options (F&O) segment, where daily turnover often exceeds Rs 500 trillion and retail investors end up on the losing side of the trade more often. Sebi has decided to increase the contract size from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 15 lakh, raising margin requirements and mandating the upfront collection of option premiums from buyers.

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Buchanan on key to India winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy again

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It'll be very much a battle again between the very good pace bowling attacks of both sides and how well the top order players of both sides can deal with the ball that will bounce, seam and probably swing a little bit more in the day-night game in Adelaide.'

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

China: 'Main Issue Now Is The Patrolling'

China: 'Main Issue Now Is The Patrolling'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

'Once we deal with the disengagement, there is the larger issue as both of us have brought a very large number of troops up to the border.' 'So there is what we call the de-escalation issue, and then there is the larger, the next step is really, how do you deal with the rest of the relationship?'

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

If good neighbourliness is missing...: Jaishankar's dig at China, Pak

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Delivering a thinly veiled message to Pakistan from its soil, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said activities across borders characterised by the 'three evils' of terrorism, extremism and separatism are unlikely to encourage trade, energy flows and connectivity.

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

AI Can't Be Left To Techies!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

Here is the Brahma Mantra for mankind. So long as the world has leaders with judgement -- humane, compassionate, and no-nonsense in their thinking -- natural intelligence will prevail, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

Coldplay Concert Controversy: Cases Filed

Coldplay Concert Controversy: Cases Filed

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

'We have filed a complaint with the police authorities.'

How Much Should You Invest In Gold

How Much Should You Invest In Gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'A 10 to 15 per cent allocation to gold in portfolios reduces risk without compromising on potential returns.'

'I Salute All Those Preparing For IIT'

'I Salute All Those Preparing For IIT'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Ahsaas Channa is very excited about for the coming season of Kota Factory, where she reunites with Jitendra Kumar -- or as she calls him, 'Jeetu Bhaiya'.

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Nayab Singh Saini's Haryana Challenges

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

Haryana has done well in terms of economic growth over the last couple of decades. For it to continue to lead the growth ladder, the new government has to work hard on multiple dimensions, recommend Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

Paralympics: Preeti does a double, bags bronze in 200m T35 event

Paralympics: Preeti does a double, bags bronze in 200m T35 event

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

This is her second medal of Paris Paralympics and India's sixth medal in total.

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Listed firms log record operating cash flow of Rs 11.1 trn in FY24

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Indian companies are generating more cash than ever. The net cash flow from listed firms' operations hit a new high of Rs 11.1 trillion in financial year 2023-24 (FY24), crossing the Rs 10-trillion mark for the first time, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) data going back to 1990-91. The FY24 figure represents a 19.3 per cent jump over the previous year, even as quite a few companies are yet to release their numbers.

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Kobe Bryant's death put life in perspective for me: Kohli

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

India captain Virat Kohli said the death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash has impacted his outlook towards life, which he feels, is sometimes taken for granted in pursuit of control over the future. Bryant, a two-time Olympic gold-medallist and one of the most decorated basketball players of all time, died in a helicopter crash last month along with his 13-year-old daughter Gianna, who was also a budding hoopster.

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

When an Egyptian fencer picked up her sabre and an Azerbaijani archer steadied her bow, there was one thing Paris Olympics spectators may not have immediately noticed - they were pregnant.

Tata Motors launches mid-sized electric SUV, Curvv at Rs 17.49 lakh

Tata Motors launches mid-sized electric SUV, Curvv at Rs 17.49 lakh

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Tata Motors on Wednesday said it remains confident about the long-term prospects of the electric vehicle segment and termed the fall in sales numbers a "short-term" issue. In an interaction with PTI at the launch of the company's first mid-sized electric SUV, Curvv.ev, at a starting price of Rs 17.49 lakh (with 45 kWh battery) Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicle and Tata Passenger Electric, said that the company is looking to achieve one-lakh electric vehicle sales this financial year. Curvv EV is the second car based on the advanced Pure EV architecture - acti.ev, which marks Tata Motors' entry into the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment and will be competing with the likes of MG ZS EV, Hyundai Creta and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, among others.

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

We're treated like second-class citizens: Paralympic champ slams BAI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Paralympic star Kumar Nitesh cites BAI apathy, wants badminton to be placed under PCI as para shuttlers needed to be treated on par with their able-bodied counterparts.

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Okay To Live Apart When You're Married?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

While it's important to work towards saving your marriage, you must also be willing to accept that the outcome may not be what you hope for, says Dr Ashish Sehgal.

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Is Your Boss Micromanaging You?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Micromanagers feel the need to be involved in every decision, hence they will avoid delegating tasks and spend a lot of time focusing on minor details rather than the bigger picture, says Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Unbroken in spirit, Kohli fan Nitesh tastes Paralympic glory

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Inspired by the humility of fellow para shuttler Pramod Bhagat and the relentless dedication of star cricketer Virat Kohli, Nitesh began to rebuild his life.

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Explained: Supreme Court's Property Judgment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'A rigid or overly broad interpretation could lead to a chilling effect on investments and growth in sectors traditionally driven by private initiative.' 'Entrepreneurs may fear that their assets could be arbitrarily appropriated by the State under the guise of serving the 'common good' without sufficient legal safeguards.' 'The judgment thus supports a more nuanced view, one that balances individual property rights with public welfare objectives.'

'140 Crore Indians Await Vinesh Verdict'

'140 Crore Indians Await Vinesh Verdict'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

'When Vinesh returns, we will welcome her like a gold medallist.'

'We want to be trust marker for the fintech industry'

'We want to be trust marker for the fintech industry'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

'So, we would work with our members to ensure that we as an SRO create some sort of due diligence for fintechs.'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

'The Judiciary Is Like A Black Hole'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'People don't know about the immense pressures that come with this position -- every decision a judge takes affects real people and their lives.' 'This is not a job that one can take lightly.' A

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

India-Canada Rift: US Is The Only Winner

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

'Are we to believe that coordinated moves by the Canadian and US authorities are no longer taking place?', asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Will Modi's recent Kyiv visit open door for Ukraine peace talks?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

The spokesperson said India has "always advocated constructive, solution-oriented, and practical engagement with all stakeholders to achieve a negotiated settlement to this conflict".