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NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

NSE's strict-governance platform in limbo after tepid corporate response

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

The country's largest bourse National Stock Exchange (NSE) has put the NSE Prime initiative in cold storage following lukewarm response from India Inc, said people aware of the development. Inspired by Brazil's Novo Mercado, NSE had announced a separate platform which any listed company could be part of by voluntarily adopting a stricter corporate governance code. Launched in December 2021, NSE Prime was to formally take off within a year after empanelling companies.

STUNNING Sunny!

STUNNING Sunny!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Nimrat hits the gym... Sanya takes a selfie... Mrunal has a good hair day...

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Dhoni's inconsistent Pune favourites against slow starters Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Getting his team composition right will be Mahendra Singh Dhoni's primary aim as Rising Pune Supergiants meet an out-of-sorts Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League cricket tournament encounter, in Mohali on Sunday.

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.

Can India Raise Its Game, Quickly?

Can India Raise Its Game, Quickly?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Even as India strives to climb the development mountain, the fact is that the mountaintop is already crowded. If it got there in 2047, India would be very much a late-comer, observes T N Ninan.

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Challenging to play WTC final right after IPL: Dravid

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

'There's going to be a lot of logistics involved given the IPL final is only a week before the WTC final'

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Curry Westerns Move To Rajasthan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Even as our tier-2 and tier-3 cities become increasingly well-mapped, and well-documented through myriad tech-driven data, the Indian film-maker's dominantly urban gaze turns to regions not crowded by data, area codes, or directions, observes Debarghya Sanyal.

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Kerala Story: Adah Sharma Enters The Big League

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Joginder Tuteja lists the highest-grossing female-centric films.

Recipe: Chicken And Noodles Samosa

Recipe: Chicken And Noodles Samosa

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Why just eat noodles and samosa separately when you can combine them together for a tasty treat?

La Liga: Messi still doubtful starter for Clasico

La Liga: Messi still doubtful starter for Clasico

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

'Messi is a player that makes a difference in all games and in Clasicos he has always made a big impact but we will have to see if he is ready' 'You never know what can happen in these types of games and when you start as favourite it can often go wrong'

3rd T20: Captain Rohit retires hurt with back spasm

3rd T20: Captain Rohit retires hurt with back spasm

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma was forced to retire hurt early with a back spasm during India's successful run chase against the West Indies in the third T20 International in St Kitts on Tuesday.

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

NBA round-up: Warriors withstand Embiid's 46-point game

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Klay Thompson chipped in with 21 points for the Warriors, who won their third straight overall and ninth in a row at home to maintain their No. 6 position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Roach doubtful starter for the first Test

Roach doubtful starter for the first Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The touring West Indies side have a couple of injury worries in fast bowler Kemar Roach and spinner Shane Shillinford but coach Ottis Gibson hopes that the duo would be fit before the opening Test beginning in Kolkata.

Roach doubtful starter for the first Test

Roach doubtful starter for the first Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

The touring West Indies side have a couple of injury worries in fast bowler Kemar Roach and spinner Shane Shillinford but coach Ottis Gibson hopes that the duo would be fit before the opening Test beginning in Kolkata.

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

DC, MI have work cut out as they look for first win

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Getting the opportunity in the absence of Mitchell Marsh, who got married on Sunday, Manish Pandey lasted only one ball and the veteran batter will be keen to make an impact at Kotla.

Decoding Ishant Sharma: Slow starter to match-winner!

Decoding Ishant Sharma: Slow starter to match-winner!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Handed the responsibility of leading India's bowling attack, Ishant Sharma is living up to expectations. The Delhi pacer played a major role in the 2-1 victory in the Test series in Sri Lanka, the first for India in the island nation after a long wait of 22 years.

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

How City 2023 stack up against Guardiola's 2009 Barca

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

City completed the treble of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles, matching Manchester United's feat in 1999 and drawing comparisons with Guardiola's 2008-09 Barcelona team.

Township FDI a non-starter

Township FDI a non-starter

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

T20 World Cup: Injured Karthik doubtful against Bangladesh

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Dinesh Karthik suffered a back injury during the side's T20 World Cup match against South Africa in Perth on Sunday

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Smith sizzles, leads Aus to series win over England

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Steely Smith sees Australia to series win against England

United's Van Persie doubtful starter for Manchester derby

United's Van Persie doubtful starter for Manchester derby

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Manchester United forward Robin van Persie is unlikely to be fit for the Premier League derby match against Manchester City later this month, manager Louis van Gaal said on Friday.

What GenZers Like/Hate On First Dates

What GenZers Like/Hate On First Dates

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's important for GenZers to know what they are getting themselves into: If you're going on a date, clearly state your intentions ahead of time! That way, there won't be any surprises that could disrupt the flow of the evening, alerts Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Punjab Kings face uphill task against Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Mumbai Indians, who are placed sixth in the points table, have been able to bounce back impressively with wins against Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Karthik set to miss Bangladesh match with back spasms

Karthik set to miss Bangladesh match with back spasms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Senior wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik is a doubtful starter for India's next T20 World Cup match against Bangladesh on Wednesday as he is suffering from back spasms.

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

2nd T20: Will Bhuvi play? Key selection dilemma for India

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Is Bhuvneshwar going to be around for the T20 World Cup in 2024 with a sharp decline in his pace?

Recipe: Cheesy Chimichurri Mushrooms

Recipe: Cheesy Chimichurri Mushrooms

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

These mushrooms are a perfect side with the drinks at a weekend biryani party.

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Barca's star defender Pique to hang boots

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Regarded as one of the best centre backs of his generation, Pique collected 35 trophies during his 18-year career.

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

IPL 2023: Injury-hit KKR, PBKS look to make positive start

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

On paper, though, PBKS looks a tad more stronger than KKR.

Sports Shorts: Bale doubtful starter for Bayern game

Sports Shorts: Bale doubtful starter for Bayern game

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale could miss Wednesday's Champions League semi-final, first leg at home to Bayern Munich due to illness, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.

ITI upgrade plan a non-starter

ITI upgrade plan a non-starter

Rediff.com8 Dec 2007

Despite strong private sector interest and a Rs 750-crore (Rs 7.5 billion) Budget allocation, not a single agreement has been signed between the government and the private sector to upgrade 300 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) to centres of excellence within the target of this fiscal, which has three and a half months to run.

'It's a joke': Murray blasts Australian Open officials

'It's a joke': Murray blasts Australian Open officials

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

An exhausted Andy Murray still had enough left in the tank to blast tennis officials after an epic five-set comeback second round win at the Australian Open finished after 4am local time on Friday.

Recipe: Smokey Paneer Makhani

Recipe: Smokey Paneer Makhani

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

It's a perfect curry when served hot, topped with a dollop of butter, with rotis.

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Microsoft's NGO initiative a non-starter

Rediff.com28 May 2007

Software giant Microsoft, in association with several NGOs, recently launched a programme aimed at enabling the local communities to use information technology as a tool to their development.

Recipe: Cheesy Baked Crab

Recipe: Cheesy Baked Crab

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

A subtly-flavoured starter for sea-food lovers.

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

India's Probable Squad For World Cup

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

A look at the players who could make it to India's provisional squad for the World Cup.

Batters have stopped taking risks against me: Rashid

Batters have stopped taking risks against me: Rashid

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Batters across teams have negotiated Rashid Khan pretty well.

Is BJP Running Scared of Opposition's INDIA?

Is BJP Running Scared of Opposition's INDIA?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

With this kind of coinage, the Opposition seems to be readily conceding the point that Modi is taller than all of them put together. So they need something bigger than themselves, collectively or not, to capture the voter imagination when it is about taking on Modi and the BJP in 2024, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Can Argentina go past giant-killing Croatia?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The comparison with Maradona for the title of the greatest Argentine player of all time cannot be complete without a world title, which the late Maradona won almost single-handedly 36 years ago.

Modric magic in vain as Croatia lack attacking firepower

Modric magic in vain as Croatia lack attacking firepower

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Modric was unable to dictate play as much as he normally would

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

IPL 2023: Its Dhoni vs Hardik as both teams fret on 'Impact Players'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

IPL 2023 will be very different from earlier ones with the 'Impact Player' rule coming into play for the first time.