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Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Why Aishwarya, Karan Johar Are Rushing To Court

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

As AI deepfakes threaten star personas and commercial interests, celebrities approach the courts with personality rights petitions.

Sinner cruises past Musetti to reach US Open semis

Sinner cruises past Musetti to reach US Open semis

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The World No 1, who extended his hardcourt winning streak to 26 matches, will play against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-finals.

Forex reserves jump $2.56 bn to $644.15 bn

Forex reserves jump $2.56 bn to $644.15 bn

Rediff.com17 May 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $2.56 billion to $644.15 billion for the week ended May 10, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the kitty had increased $3.67 billion to $641.59 billion after three consecutive weeks of decline.

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Dr Ambedkar's 1956 Buddhist Revolution

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

On October 14, 1956, Dr B R Ambedkar, fulfilling his long-held vow to renounce Hinduism, embraced Buddhism along with over 500,000 followers at Nagpur's Deekshabhoomi, marking a new era of social and spiritual liberation for India's Dalits.

India's forex reserves hit record high of $655.8 bn

India's forex reserves hit record high of $655.8 bn

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $4.307 billion to a new all-time high of $655.82 billion for the week ended June 7, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. The kitty had jumped $4.84 billion to $651.51 billion in the previous reporting week.

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

PIX: Djokovic scripts history; Alcaraz dances into quarters

PIX: Djokovic scripts history; Alcaraz dances into quarters

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Novak Djokovic became the oldest man to reach the quarter-finals at all four Grand Slams in a single season.

Forex kitty reaches new high of $648.7 bn

Forex kitty reaches new high of $648.7 bn

Rediff.com24 May 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $4.54 billion to a new all-time high of $648.7 billion for the week ended May 17, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. This is the third consecutive week of increase in the overall kitty, which had increased by $2.56 billion to $644.15 billion in the previous reporting week ended May 17.

SEE: Gambhir spells out the Indian team's ideology

SEE: Gambhir spells out the Indian team's ideology

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Yeah, really pleasing, really happy and proud of the way we have all played and how we have represented our country.'

India's forex reserves jump by $3.66 bn to $641.59 bn: RBI

India's forex reserves jump by $3.66 bn to $641.59 bn: RBI

Rediff.com10 May 2024

After three consecutive weeks of drop, India's forex reserves increased by $3.67 billion to $641.59 billion for the week ended May 3, the RBI said on Friday. The overall kitty dropped $2.412 billion to $637.922 billion for the previous week ended April 26.

'Such Laws Are Designed To Terrorise People'

'Such Laws Are Designed To Terrorise People'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

'The definitions in the Act are so wide and so vague that they can be easily misused to target individuals who may not be conducive to the present government in power.'

Forex reserves jump by $2.97 bn to $619 bn

Forex reserves jump by $2.97 bn to $619 bn

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $2.97 billion to $619.07 billion for the week ended February 23, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped by $1.13 billion to $616.10 billion. For the week ending February 23, the foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased by $2.40 billion to $548.19 billion.

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'In the last couple of tournaments, we've served a lot better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need multiple ways to score points, and that's what we are trying to develop.'

Forex reserves drop $2.41 bn to $637.92 bn

Forex reserves drop $2.41 bn to $637.92 bn

Rediff.com3 May 2024

India's forex reserves dropped $2.412 billion to $637.922 billion as on April 26, in the third consecutive weekly decline in the reserves, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined $2.28 billion to $640.33 billion. For the week ended April 5, the reserves had hit an all-time high of $648.562 billion following multiple weeks of increases.

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Mumbai, Malegaon Verdicts: Collective National Failure

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The blame must be shared by the investigating agencies, the government of the day and the nation at large, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Sardar Patel, The Man Who United India

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

The rising tide of Indian nationalism meant that the people of princely states now were keen to become a part of a united and integrated India rather than remain subjects of a princely state. The Congress too supported the people's wish and it fell upon Patel to get the princes to agree. He did so magnificently, using every trick available, whether it was sweet talk or coercion; the rulers buckled and Patel earned the eternal gratitude of the entire nation.

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Asrani Kept Amitabh On His Toes

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.

Missed Jassi bhai, I believe in him: Siraj

Missed Jassi bhai, I believe in him: Siraj

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Mohammed Siraj's admiration for Jasprit Bumrah is well known, and the genial Hyderabadi said he sorely missed the pace spearhead's presence in his hour of glory.

Forex kitty rises by $6.40 bn to $642.50 bn

Forex kitty rises by $6.40 bn to $642.50 bn

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India's forex reserves increased by $6.4 billion to $642.49 billion for the week ended March 15, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $10.47 billion to $636.09 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

India's forex kitty jumps $10.47 bn to $636.09 bn

India's forex kitty jumps $10.47 bn to $636.09 bn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

India's forex kitty jumped by $10.47 billion to $636.09 billion for the week ended March 8, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen by $6.55 billion to $625.63 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves jump to $622.47 billion

Forex reserves jump to $622.47 billion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $5.74 billion to $622.47 billion for the week ended February 2, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous week, the overall reserves had increased by $591 million to $616.73 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

Forex reserves up $591 mn to $616.7 bn

Forex reserves up $591 mn to $616.7 bn

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

India's forex reserves increased $591 million to $616.733 billion for the week ended January 26, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had dropped $2.79 billion to $616.14 billion. The country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion in October 2021.

India's forex kitty jumps to all-time high of $645.58 bn

India's forex kitty jumps to all-time high of $645.58 bn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

India's foreign exchange reserves increased $2.95 billion to $645.58 billion for the week ended March 29, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. This is the sixth consecutive week of a jump in overall reserves. The kitty had increased $140 million to $642.63 billion in the previous reporting week.

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

'10 wicket haul at Edgbaston very memorable': Akash Deep

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

The match-winning haul at Edgbaston holds a special place for pacer Akash Deep.

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

'England panicked, they just needed one partnership'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former captain Michael Vaughan feels England panicked on the final day of the fifth Test against India in the absence of inspirational skipper Ben Stokes.

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Asian women make history and steal spotlight at US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Filipino Eala and Indonesia's Tjen round-off historic day for Southeast Asia with first round wins in their respective matches at Flushing Meadows on Sunday.

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Pak gets $1 bn IMF loan despite India's strong objection

Rediff.com10 May 2025

India registered its protest at the board of IMF, which met on Friday to review the EFF lending programme for Pakistan.

Forex kitty jumps $2.98 bn to new high of $648.562 bn

Forex kitty jumps $2.98 bn to new high of $648.562 bn

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $2.98 billion to a fresh peak of $648.56 billion for the week ended April 5, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the forex kitty had increased by $2.951 billion to $645.583 billion, which was an all-time high. In September 2021, the country's forex kitty reached an all-time high of $642.453 billion, a level that was breached in March this year.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'We need to get a better share of the pie because we were the cash cows for a long time.'

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

History Maker! Divya Marches Into FIDE World Cup Final

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

International Master Divya Deshmukh stormed into the final, defeating former world champion Zhongyi Tan of China in the second game of the semifinals and winning the mini-match 1.5-0.5 in the FIDE Women's World Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Forex reserves jump $1.63 bn to $618.9 bn

Forex reserves jump $1.63 bn to $618.9 bn

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

India's forex reserves jumped $1.63 billion to $618.94 billion for the week ended January 12, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had declined sharply by $5.89 billion to $617.3 billion. The country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion in October 2021.

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'This process is the punishment.' 'Once the trial starts, they know this fairy tale case will fall on its face. So they don't want to begin the trial.'

Forex reserves fall sharply by $5.89 bn to $617.3 bn: RBI

Forex reserves fall sharply by $5.89 bn to $617.3 bn: RBI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Forex reserves declined sharply by $5.89 billion to $617.3 billion for the week ending January 5 after rising for four consecutive weeks, according to the weekly Reserve Bank data released on Friday. So far this fiscal, the reserves have increased $55.72 billion, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In the previous reporting week ended December 29, the reserves rose $2.759 billion to $623.2 billion, the highest so far this fiscal.

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional challenges, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Will India's forex kitty swell to a new record high?

Will India's forex kitty swell to a new record high?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

India's forex reserves jumped by $ 2.76 billion to $ 623.2 billion in the week ended December 29, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had increased by $4.47 billion to $620.44 billion. In October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $ 645 billion.

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's forex kitty drops $2.28 bn to $640.33 bn

India's forex kitty drops $2.28 bn to $640.33 bn

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

India's forex reserves decreased $2.282 billion to $640.33 billion for the seven days ended April 19 in the second consecutive week of drop in the kitty, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. The reserves had dropped $5.40 billion to $643.16 billion in the previous reporting week, ending a multi-week trend of an increase, which also saw the overall reserves touching a new all-time high of $$648.56 billion for the week ended April 5.

Forex reserves jump $2.82 bn to $606.86 bn

Forex reserves jump $2.82 bn to $606.86 bn

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

India's forex reserves jumped $2.816 billion to $606.86 billion in the week ended December 8, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said on Friday. In the previous reporting week, the overall reserves had risen $6.11 billion to $604.04 billion. It can be noted that in October 2021, the country's forex kitty had reached an all-time high of $645 billion.

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

PIX: Plucky Pant Etches His Name In Cricket Folklore!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Pain, Punt and Pant: Keeper of India's fortune fights back with broken foot