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Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Sensex rallies 259 points to end at 2-week high

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

HSBC maintained "overweight" rating on Indian equities, saying "fundamentals are strong".

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Extras: 'Bale has never asked to leave Real'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Get all the football transfer news right here!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain became the second England international to leave Arsenal in two days when he joined Premier League rivals Liverpool for a reported 40 million pounds on Thursday.

The return of the one-horned rhino

The return of the one-horned rhino

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

A painstaking effort is on to bring the one-horned rhino back to Assam's Manas National Park, the place it once inhabited

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Sports Shorts: F2 driver says 'halo' saved his life

Rediff.com15 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Why capital infusion norms for banks are questionable

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Given that it is only a temporary breather for PSBs, the government now needs to look at the harder options.

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.' 'Those who are coming early in the disease, the minute they are suspicious that they have COVID-19, the recovery rate has been much, much, higher.' 'The moral of the story is: We must destigmatise COVID-19.' 'People should be told: 'Look, if you have anything like this, please come immediately'.'

Two events that can swing India's fortunes

Two events that can swing India's fortunes

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

The EU is likely to intensify sanctions if the situation remains tense.

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

She accused Chetan Bhagat of plagiarism

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I have a high-paying job so there's no monetary reason for the suit.' 'It just hurt so much that I couldn't ignore it anymore.'

Has RBI underestimated the slowdown in economic activity?

Has RBI underestimated the slowdown in economic activity?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Most analysts expect the note ban to sharply hit GVA growth in Q3 and Q4, and the central bank's stance is being called into question.

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Are we on the brink of water wars?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

'Nature does not send us a bill, so we ignore them in decision making until we hit a moment of crisis, such as the current shortage of water.'

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Football Extras: Mourinho to get his own TV show in Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Two months after launch, Freedom 251 mired in legal battles

Rediff.com16 Apr 2016

Promoters of world's cheapest smartphone refund customers' money, close fresh bookings

Rupee edges up on hike in gold duties

Rupee edges up on hike in gold duties

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Analysts worry that without more fundamental reforms, India will struggle to contain its record high current account deficit and hence support the rupee.

There is no road to Iquitos, the gatekeeper of the Peruvian Amazon

There is no road to Iquitos, the gatekeeper of the Peruvian Amazon

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

But it's a journey of a lifetime.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Do YOU want to see Fawad Khan on the big screen?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Bollywood's fortunes might not hinge on Pakistani actors and singers, but the forced ban on them sends out a disturbing message.

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Ethiopian silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa, who did not return home after staging a protest against his government at the Rio Olympics, said on Thursday he feared for his life if he went back and vowed to keep up his fight for land rights.

Why is this millionaire Indian-American posing as homeless man?

Why is this millionaire Indian-American posing as homeless man?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Indian American banker and politician Neel Kashkari, running for the post of California governor, spent a week posing as a penniless vagabond looking for a job, in an attempt to highlight the importance of jobs in the key US state's weak economy.

Jaitley raps UPA government on quality of fiscal management

Jaitley raps UPA government on quality of fiscal management

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The finance minister said the economy had been slowing.

How India got Mauritius to agree to changes in tax law

How India got Mauritius to agree to changes in tax law

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Mauritius wanted extension of the benefits limitation clause in India's treaty with Singapore, which we were quite willing to extend, for our price

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

CAA/NPR/NRC: What govt must do

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The CAA should be kept in abeyance, without making it a prestige issue.'
'Laying down a clear policy on the future of illegal migrants will dispel anxieties and help in implementing the CAA, NPR and also the NCR,' suggests former Union home secretary Dr Madhav Godbole.

Laid off? 8 things to do for your mental and physical well-being!

Laid off? 8 things to do for your mental and physical well-being!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Dhruv Gupta, Fitness Expert and Founder of weight loss programme, FitHo.com tells you just how!

India's GDP is headed towards auto-correction

India's GDP is headed towards auto-correction

Rediff.com12 May 2016

But lower growth numbers in the quarters to come may not mean renewed weakness in the economy at the ground level, says Pranjul Bhandari.

'Mr Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya'

'Mr Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met his match in Kanhaiya Kumar, noted writer Nayantara Sahgal has said as she praised the JNUSU president for his speech at JNU after his release from jail and his subsequent "rational" interviews to the media.

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

China further devalues currency, sparks fears of currency war

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Faced with sluggish economic growth and dwindling exports, China on Wednesday devalued its currency for the second consecutive day.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Doubts over India's new purchasing power parity

Doubts over India's new purchasing power parity

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The recent release of the updated index for comparing the value of currencies across countries - generally known as purchasing power parity, or PPP - will have far-reaching implications.

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Walmart, Gap supplier factory workers exploited in India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Some workers in India were also make to work on Sundays and national holidays "in sweltering heat, without adequate supply of clean drinking water or any breaks".

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

How banks can minimise losses from fraud

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

25,600 cases of banking fraud totalling Rs 1.79 billion were reported up to December 2017. 'There is an inherent legacy when it comes to insuring crime.' 'Generally, most banks are uncomfortable in sharing data about employee fraud.'

Lalu Prasad gets bail, overjoyed Rabri says she missed him

Lalu Prasad gets bail, overjoyed Rabri says she missed him

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad in a fodder scam case, in a relief to the politician who is behind the bars for the last two months after being awarded a five-year jail term.

Poser for US govt: Why are Sikhs excluded from army?

Poser for US govt: Why are Sikhs excluded from army?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

A United States commission has asked the Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel to explain exclusion of Sikhs, known for their valour and pride, from the American armed forces.

When the waves came crashing

When the waves came crashing

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

On December 26, 2004, a devastating tsunami took a huge toll on life in Tamil Nadu. A decade later, here's a look at the changes it has brought

Modi govt falls short on innovative ideas

Modi govt falls short on innovative ideas

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

One of the big takeaways from the recently released data on India's merchandise trade is that gold imports have, once again, skyrocketed.

Kisan Vikas Patra, gold curbs: Old, bad ideas

Kisan Vikas Patra, gold curbs: Old, bad ideas

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The government is doubling down on existing 'temporary' restrictions on the import of gold. Some were introduced under the last administration, and had a transitory effect, reducing gold imports through the official channel.

Ceramic capital Morbi overflows with Patidar anger

Ceramic capital Morbi overflows with Patidar anger

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

'Modi and BJP have fooled us enough by creating a Hindu-Muslim divide. Our anger is about jobs and farmers getting a good price, but Shah needs to be taught a lesson for betraying us.'

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Flower is contagiously sour, infectiously dour, claims Pietersen

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen claims Andy Flower was a power-crazy coach, who presided over a regime of bullying and 'had it in for me' throughout his five-year reign in charge of the national side.