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Summer sowing may ease inflation: FinMin

Summer sowing may ease inflation: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

The finance ministry expects a broad-based moderation in inflationary pressures on the back of an anticipated reduction in food prices as a result of the uptick in summer sowing. The retail inflation rate remained stubbornly clung to the 5 per cent mark in seven of the past eight months. "Core inflation is trending downwards, indicating a broad-based moderation in price pressures... Driven by strong domestic growth and benign global commodity prices, core inflation is declining continuously.

Bilkis Bano case: SC to deliver verdict on convicts' remission on Mon

Bilkis Bano case: SC to deliver verdict on convicts' remission on Mon

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan had on October 12 last year reserved its verdict after an 11-day hearing on the petitions, including the one filed by Bano.

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

11,304 Bihu Dancers Set Guinness Record

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

11,304 Bihu dancers set a Guinness World Record for the 'largest Bihu dance at a single venue'.

On The Terrorists' Trail in Rajouri

On The Terrorists' Trail in Rajouri

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

An NIA team has arrived to track down the terrorists who murdered four men and laid an IED in a village in Rajouri.

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Wipro's leadership crisis gets more severe with Thierry Delaporte's exit

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The writing has been on the wall for some time. Exodus of senior leadership and growth behind its peers are reasons that have prompted Thierry Delaporte, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Wipro to resign, analysts said. Delaporte, Wipro's seventh CEO, also resigned without completing his five-year term, like his predecessor Abidali Neemuchwala decided to end his tenure prematurely in 2020. Phil Fersht, HFS Research CEO and chief analyst believes the change in leadership was at least six months overdue.

Glenmark to sell 75% in life sciences arm to Nirma for Rs 5,651.5 cr

Glenmark to sell 75% in life sciences arm to Nirma for Rs 5,651.5 cr

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Thursday said it will sell a 75 per cent stake in its subsidiary Glenmark Life Sciences to Nirma Ltd for Rs 5,651.5 crore.

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Celebrations, Candlelight Rally, Protests

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A procession in Kolkata, here and below, commemorating the anniversary of Swami Vivekananda's return from Chicago after delivering his historic speech at the World Parliament of Religions.

Tata Tech makes bumper stock market debut; shares list with huge premium of 140%

Tata Tech makes bumper stock market debut; shares list with huge premium of 140%

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Shares of Tata Technologies, an arm of Tata Motors, made a dream stock market debut on Thursday, listing with a huge premium of 140 per cent, against the issue price of Rs 500. The stock of the company which provides engineering and product development digital services listed at Rs 1,199.95, registering a sharp jump of 139.99 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. It further zoomed 180 per cent to Rs 1,400.

High vegetable prices push retail inflation to 4-month high

High vegetable prices push retail inflation to 4-month high

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Retail inflation rose at the fastest pace in four months in December 2023 at 5.69 per cent, on account of an increase in prices of vegetables, pulses, and spices, according to government data released on Friday. The annual inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) was at 5.55 per cent in November and 5.72 per cent in the year-ago month. As per the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), the rate of price rise in the food basket, which constitutes nearly half of the CPI, increased to 9.53 per cent in December 2023, as against 8.7 per cent in the preceding month, and 4.19 per cent in December 2022.

Sensex tumbles 724 points; bank stocks drag

Sensex tumbles 724 points; bank stocks drag

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Among the Sensex firms, ITC, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Nestle, Axis Bank, IndusInd Bank, UltraTech Cement, Bajaj Finance, Maruti and HDFC Bank were the major laggards.

When Bill Gates met Sachin Tendulkar

When Bill Gates met Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'Sharing ideas is a powerful way to solve the world's challenges. Thanks for your insights Bill Gates!'

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a rethink among Dalits about the extent of their support for the BJP.'

Markets hit fresh lifetime highs; Sensex gains 370 points

Markets hit fresh lifetime highs; Sensex gains 370 points

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Among the Sensex firms, NTPC, Mahindra & Mahindra, Power Grid, Nestle, Tata Motors, ITC, Bharti Airtel and Kotak Mahindra Bank were the major gainers. In contrast, Larsen & Toubro, Wipro, JSW Steel, UltraTech Cement, and Asian Paints were among the laggards.

Youth Congress protests Rahul's expulsion

Youth Congress protests Rahul's expulsion

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

On Monday, March 27, Youth Congress members staged a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Lok Sabha.

Mahua case: LS ethics panel summons Dubey, Dehadrai

Mahua case: LS ethics panel summons Dubey, Dehadrai

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'Oral evidence of Dr Nishikant Dubey, MP, in respect of complaint dated 15 October, 2023 given by him against Smt Mahua Moitra, MP...,' the subject of the Lok Sabha secretariat communication to him read.

Rajasthan: Cong denies ticket to minister who got notice for indiscipline

Rajasthan: Cong denies ticket to minister who got notice for indiscipline

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Congress on Saturday named 22 more candidates for the Rajasthan assembly polls and denied ticket to Public Health Engineering Department Minister Mahesh Joshi from his Hawa Mahal constituency in Jaipur.

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Maruti India's gearshift to growth: Turbocharging the product portfolio

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The stock of the country's largest passenger vehicle maker, Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL), has been hitting successive all-time highs over the past three trading sessions. The rally in the scrip has helped it notch over a 21 per cent gain since the start of February, outperforming the National Stock Exchange Nifty Auto Index. The gains for the leader of small passenger cars have been more recent, as the company still trails the Nifty Auto over one- and two-year periods.

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

A Busy Weekend For President Murmu

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Why Have These People Gathered?

Why Have These People Gathered?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The crowds gathered in Kanakapura to cheer D K Shivakumar as Karnataka's Congress president filed his nomination for the May 10 election in Karnataka.

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

RIL's 'Paramount' dream to be a media giant

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Paramount Global has agreed to sell its 13 per cent stake in its Indian TV business to Reliance Industries for Rs 4,286 crore, the Indian firm said on Thursday. In a stock exchange filing, Reliance said it has signed a binding agreement with two subsidiaries of Paramount Global to acquire 13.01 per cent equity stake of Viacom 18 Media Private Limited held by Paramount Global. Similarly, in a filing on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Paramount Global said the closing of the transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain customary conditions, including receipt of applicable regulatory approvals, as well as the completion of a previously announced joint venture involving Reliance, Viacom18 and Star Disney.

What Were Twinkle And Pichai Chatting About?

What Were Twinkle And Pichai Chatting About?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Google CEO Sundar Pichai anchored the 'Women Will' session at the Google for India Summit 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on Monday, December 19, 2022. But we guess Mrs Funnybones stole the show.

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Sizzling Holi ahead? Temp may surge to 40 degrees C in 9 states, here is why

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

The independent group of scientists and communicators previously said that winters are quickly transitioning into summer-like conditions in north India, shortening the spring season.

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Did You Know Yogi Was A Football Fan?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

FIFA Fever in India yesterday.

Stalin Is 70. Opposition Celebrates!

Stalin Is 70. Opposition Celebrates!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin turned 70 on March 1, 2023.

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

'I congratulate the BCCI for taking this much needed step'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

"It was high time the message was given and this strong step by the BCCI will go a long way in restoring the prestige of domestic cricket," he added.

From a record high, Sensex sinks by 931 points at close

From a record high, Sensex sinks by 931 points at close

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

Tata Steel fell the most by 4.21 per cent. NTPC, Tata Motors, HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, Power Grid, Tech Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro and JSW Steel also declined. HDFC Bank was the only gainer from the pack. In Asian markets, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong settled in the positive territory while Shanghai ended lower.

Expulsion from LS will help Mahua Moitra: Mamata

Expulsion from LS will help Mahua Moitra: Mamata

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Breaking her silence on the 'cash-for-query' allegation against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, party chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that plans were in the works to expel her from Parliament but any such action would help the lawmaker from Krishnanagar ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

We Won't See The Likes Of Him Again

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

His legacy will endure through the countless lives he touched, the legal precedents he set, and the principles he upheld.

'If Kejriwal is arrested': AAP's referendum from Dec 1

'If Kejriwal is arrested': AAP's referendum from Dec 1

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The AAP will run a signature campaign from December 1 to 20 to get people's feedback on whether Arvind Kejriwal should resign as Delhi chief minister if he is arrested under a 'conspiracy by the Bharatiya Janata Party', the party's city convener Gopal Rai said Thursday.

Meet Delhi's White Tiger Family

Meet Delhi's White Tiger Family

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

This white tiger family beats the heat at New Delhi's Zoological Park.

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

How Modi-Shah Defeated The Stone-Pelters In Kashmir

Rediff.com10 May 2024

'An entire operation was running systematically prior to the revoking of Article 370.'

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Yeh Hai India: Remember That Morning 18 Years Ago

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

18 years ago, an angry sea wreaked havoc across coastal Tamil Nadu and the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Golden Opportunity For SKY!

Golden Opportunity For SKY!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

The three-match ODI series will begin on March 17.

AAP says its leaders are under house arrest

AAP says its leaders are under house arrest

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party on Friday alleged that some of its leaders, including MLAs and councillors, were place under house arrest or detained, while its volunteers stopped from participating in a protest outside the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi.

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

AyushMin gets rap for underuse of funds despite rising allocation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Given the gap between budgetary allocation and use, a parliamentary standing committee has asked the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (Ayush) to take steps to prevent underutilisation of funds under the National Ayush Mission (NAM) scheme. According to the data, the ministry was allocated Rs 1,200 crore for the mission in the Budgetary Estimate (BE) for FY24. The Revised Estimate (RE) for the year fell to Rs 815 crore, of which Rs 589 crore, or 74 per cent, has been spent till January.

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Foreign Policy As A Poll Tool Can Be Harmful

Rediff.com29 May 2024

It is time the political leaderships in this country arrived at a common ground over issues of foreign and security policy concerns. There has to be a greater communication between the government and the Opposition leaderships for the nation to present a unified face against the rest of the world, advises N Sathiya Moorthy.

Fog. Smog. Fog. Smog. Everywhere

Fog. Smog. Fog. Smog. Everywhere

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mornings in many north Indian cities are enveloped by fog and smog, with poor visibility.

How Many Selfies, Tim Cook?

How Many Selfies, Tim Cook?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Two days after Apple opened its first India store at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai, CEO Tim Cook did the honours at Apple Saket at the Select Citywalk Mall in New Delhi.

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Jharkhand: 4-yr-old boy abducted, sold at Rs 2.95 lakh, rescued

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The couple allegedly wanted a child to carry on the family dynasty.