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Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Axar's Asia Cup exit fuels World Cup concerns

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Axar Patel out of Asia Cup final due to hamstring injury, likely to miss Australia series, doubtful starter for World Cup too

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for poor discipline

Boxers Panghal, Rohit receive show cause notice for "poor discipline"

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Incidentally, all three pugilists are currently embroiled in court case with the BFI over selection for the Asian Games.

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Babar Azam's Pakistan get boost ahead of World Cup!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Pakistan have had a wonderful record in ODI cricket this year, losing just three matches of the 10 they've played thus far.

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

F1: Hamilton slams Red Bull official over comments against Perez

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Mercedes driver and seven times world champion Hamilton told reporters Marko's words were "not something that you just apologise (for) and it's all OK".

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Saina backs PV Sindhu's game-changing training move

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Saina offered her support to PV Sindhu's decision to seek a change in her training approach.

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.

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh up for Olympic membership

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Yeoh, former Malaysian junior squash champion, made her Hollywood breakthrough when she was cast as the first ethnic Chinese Bond girl in 1997's Tomorrow Never Dies opposite Pierce Brosnan.

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

How much will Congress's election guarantees cost?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

'Right to apprenticeship means that anyone below the age of 25 years with a diploma or other qualifications can demand an apprenticeship with a private, a public sector company or a government organisation. And when he/she demands this, it is the obligation of the government to provide it.'

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Tata Power stock likely to remain subdued in near-term; here's why

Tata Power stock likely to remain subdued in near-term; here's why

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Tata Power saw a big sell-off, with the stock falling almost 8 per cent after declaring disappointing results for the October-December quarter (Q3) of 2023-24 (FY24) on Friday evening. The company reported net consolidated revenue of Rs 14,650 crore, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) of Rs 2,607 crore, up 2 per cent Y-o-Y, in the quarter, led by higher sales across Odisha distribution companies (discoms) and capacity addition in renewables. This was well below consensus estimates.

Cyclone Michaung: 200 youth paddlers stranded in Vijayawada

Cyclone Michaung: 200 youth paddlers stranded in Vijayawada

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

'As of now, there's no update from the Railways. The scheduled time (of departure) here is 4am but we doubt the train will start from Chennai tonight'

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Mukesh Ambani is once again India's richest on Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has reclaimed the top position on the 2023 Forbes list of India's 100 Richest with a net worth of $92 billion. The fortune of infrastructure magnate Gautam Adani, who rose meteorically to overtake Ambani as India's richest person for the first time last year, has slipped to the second position. Adani's net worth, which includes that of his family, fell by a whopping $82 billion to $68 billion, after a report by US short-seller Hindenburg Research in January sent his group's shares tumbling.

Will David Warner set the World Cup stage ablaze?

Will David Warner set the World Cup stage ablaze?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

Marsh backs 'GOAT' Warner to open for Australia in World Cup

Sensex ends up 635 pts on buying in auto, IT stocks

Sensex ends up 635 pts on buying in auto, IT stocks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty on Friday reversed their six-session losing streak and rebounded more than 1 per cent on value buying in auto, IT, financial and energy stocks. Better than expected quarterly financial results of corporates also boosted investor sentiments even as uncertainties persisted over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to analysts. In a largely range-bound trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex rose 634.65 points or 1.01 per cent to settle at 63,782.80 points.

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The net profit of the listed Adani group companies more than doubled year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the first half of 2023-24 (H1FY24), even as their revenue declined in this period. The nine firms posted a 107.7 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 23,929 crore in April-September compared to the year-ago period. Net sales, on the other hand, were down 14 per cent to Rs 1.49 trillion in H1FY24, data collated by Business Standard showed.

Major News Events From 2023

Major News Events From 2023

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

As the year 2023 comes to an end, a look at some newsy events that shaped the world in the first half of the year.

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A man landed at a private school in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh and pronounced "triple talaq" to his wife in front of her students while she was taking a class, the police said on Thursday.

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

India to kick-off Asian Games campaign against host China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

The women's football competition at the Asian Games 2023, meanwhile, will kick off on September 21.

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Kohli's absence gives England an edge in Test series

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

'...Virat adds to the quality of any contest because he is such a wonderful player who brings fire, passion, competitiveness and great fan following to the sport. But personal matters always take preference over cricketing matters.'

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Bombay HC judge orders CBI to probe charge she favoured accused

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Justice Bharati Dangre on Thursday recused herself from the case before her, but said such "disgruntled elements" which make an accusation against a judge and "walk away" without waiting for the consequences of their "intimidating action."

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Tribunal stays Sebi's order on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has granted an interim stay on a Sebi order that slapped a penalty of Rs 2 crore on Yes Bank's former MD Rana Kapoor in a case of mis-selling the private sector lender's AT1 bonds. Kapoor has been in jail since March 2020 in connection with the DHFL money laundering case. The interim relief came after capital markets regulator Sebi in July issued a demand notice to Kapoor, warning arrest and attachment of his assets over non-payment of the fine of Rs 2 crore, along with the interest.

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Cash-strapped Byju's to raise $200 mn after taking 99% valuation cut

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Cash-strapped edtech firm Byju's' parent company said on Monday it will raise $200 million by way of a rights issue to all its equity shareholders, aiming to support growth and achieve operational sustainability. The proposed rights issuance by Think and Learn Private Limited (TLPL) will fund capital expenditure and support general corporate purposes. As the largest shareholders, the founders of Byju's have personally invested more than $1.1 billion in the company in the last 18 months.

'They have scored runs everywhere'

'They have scored runs everywhere'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were part of India's Test team till earlier this year, but were left out of the tour to South Africa, the selectors pinning hopes on youngsters Shubman Gill and Yashawi Jaiswal to produce the goods in challenging conditions.

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Leander Paes nominated to International Tennis Hall of Fame!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

'After three decades of passion for our sport and playing for 1.3-plus billion Indians in the Olympics and Davis Cup, I am thrilled that my hard work has been recognised.'

RIL seeks postal ballot for Ambani third-gen's board appointment

RIL seeks postal ballot for Ambani third-gen's board appointment

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

Oil to telecom conglomerate Reliance Industries (RIL) has initiated the process to seek shareholders' approval for the appointment of the third generation of the Ambani family on the company's board. The remote voting through postal ballot will start from September 27 onwards. In a separate note, CreditSights said a trust and hold-co model could be a possibility for the anticipated succession at RIL.

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Can We Fight China With Such A Budget?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

India has allocated Rs 1.72 trillion, or 27.67 per cent of the total defence budget to cater to modernisation of the country's arsenal. Modern militaries spend up to 50 to 60 per cent of their total defence budget so that they go into combat with superior weaponry and equipment.

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Ambani pips Adani to become richest Indian on Hurun list

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Mukesh Ambani has raced ahead of Gautam Adani to become the richest Indian on a list of wealthiest people in the country. The 66-year-old chairman of the diversified Reliance Industries saw his wealth growing by a marginal 2 per cent to Rs 8.08 lakh crore, while Adani's fortune plummeted by 57 per cent to Rs 4.74 lakh crore, as per the 360 ONE Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2023. Anas Rahman Junaid, managing director and chief researcher at Hurun, attributed the decline in Adani's wealth to the Hindenburg report published in January. In January,

'Will be special feeling for Rohit, SKY, Shreyas to play at home'

'Will be special feeling for Rohit, SKY, Shreyas to play at home'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Rohit is currently India's second-highest run-scorer in this competition after Virat Kohli, having amassed 503 in nine matches at an average of 55.88 and a strike rate of 121.49, including a ton and three half-centuries.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

Tribunal quashes Sebi's order against Mukesh Ambani

Tribunal quashes Sebi's order against Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) on Monday set aside the penalty imposed by Sebi on Reliance Industries Ltd's chairman Mukesh Ambani and two other entities in a case related to alleged manipulative trading in the shares of erstwhile Reliance Petroleum Ltd (RPL) back in November 2007. The ruling has come after all the entities appealed before the tribunal against the order passed by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) in January 2021. In January 2021, Sebi imposed a Rs 25 crore fine on Reliance Industries Ltd(RIL), Rs 15 crore on Ambani, who is the company's chairman and managing director, Rs 20 crore on Navi Mumbai SEZ Pvt Ltd and Rs 10 crore on Mumbai SEZ Ltd in RPL case.

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Why Modi Should Thank Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

If Indira Gandhi hadn't targeted the RSS, Narendra Modi wouldn't be sitting pretty with his second majority and looking at a third, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

At 39, Modi Knew Ayodhya's Value For The BJP's Future

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Gujarat was labelled Hindutva's crucible and Modi was to become the chief 'chemist'. A revealing political saga excerpted from Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay's The Demolition, the Verdict and the Temple: The Definitive Book on the Ram Mandir Project.

Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon

Waiting for refunds of air tickets booked during lockdown? Good news soon

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The government on Wednesday directed online travel aggregators to process pending refunds related to air ticket bookings during the coronavirus lockdown period by the third week of November. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a nationwide lockdown for varying periods starting from March 25, 2020, and scheduled commercial flight services were also suspended for a certain period. On Wednesday, the consumer affairs ministry held a meeting with online travel aggregators to discuss issues prejudicial to consumer interest in the travel sector.

When Dhoni actually quit international cricket...

When Dhoni actually quit international cricket...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

A little over four years since India lost that match by 18 runs and crashed out of the World Cup, Dhoni revealed it was at that moment his time in international cricket was over.

Nifty closes at record high; Sensex gains 246 points

Nifty closes at record high; Sensex gains 246 points

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Titan, IndusInd Bank, Axis Bank, State Bank of India, Power Grid, NTPC and Tata Motors were among the among the major gainers. Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, Nestle, JSW Steel, Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and Maruti were the major laggards.

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

US Open defence and Djokovic rivalry await Alcaraz

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

The bull-like Alcaraz, playing only his second Grand Slam final compared to Djokovic's record 35, put on a show

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Chandrashekhar goes back in time to Bishan Bedi's best spell

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'He was a terrific bowler. His use of crease and angles were just stunning. Batsmen often were made nervous by the prospect of facing him, he had just about every trick up his sleeve, not to mention his flight'

'It is not ideal, we would have also liked to have an extra day'

'It is not ideal, we would have also liked to have an extra day'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

'Yeah! Look, obviously, I was a little surprised when I heard it first. But we don't organise the competition, so we can't do a whole lot about it, right?'

No doors closed on anyone: Rohit on Ashwin, Chahal exclusion

No doors closed on anyone: Rohit on Ashwin, Chahal exclusion

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

India skipper Rohit Sharma explained the rationale behind Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin's exclusion leaving the team with no right hand off-spin option.