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Gold imports jump 40% in eight months

Gold imports jump 40% in eight months

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

By December 2015, the total imports will touch 1000 tonnes.

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Indian-origin student wins spelling bee after epic 95 rounds

Rediff.com9 Mar 2014

A 13-year old Indian-origin boy has emerged as the winner of a spelling bee contest in the United States in an epic verbal duel that lasted a total of 95 rounds, after judges ran out of words in a previous marathon round held last month.

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

The Meyerowitz Stories: Thank God for Netflix!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

If it wasn't for Netflix, we'd never have seen The Meyerowitz Stories in India. J Jagannath is startled by this film about three disconnected siblings and their even more disconnected father.

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

India's IT outsourcing firms seek booster shot from Obamacare

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The US is the biggest market for the outsourcing industry.

India overtakes China as world's top gold consumer

India overtakes China as world's top gold consumer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Chinese gold demand slid to a four-year low of 866 tonnes.

This investment banker has Mumbai bhel for lunch

This investment banker has Mumbai bhel for lunch

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

Gaurav Deepak has raised funds for about 100 new-age entrepreneurs.

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Post Hughes' demise, Martin Crowe recalls near misses during career

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

New Zealand Test cricket legend Martin Crowe has recalled all the near misses he experienced during his career that included 77 Test matches in light of the passing of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes.

Hockey India doesn't need Walsh's services, says chief Batra

Hockey India doesn't need Walsh's services, says chief Batra

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Terry Walsh may have expressed a desire to again take up the Indian coaching job, but Hockey India on Tuesday made it clear that it doesn't require the services of the Australian any more.

Infosys bets on new services to push sales to $20 bn by 2020

Infosys bets on new services to push sales to $20 bn by 2020

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Infosys has been making bets on automation and other high-margin services like artificial intelligence to regain some ground

Samvat 2070: Gold gives lowest returns in 17 years

Samvat 2070: Gold gives lowest returns in 17 years

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

This Vikram Samvat year 2070, ending on Thursday, has proved the worst in 17 years in terms of return on investment in gold.

Appetite for gold back, import at 4-year high

Appetite for gold back, import at 4-year high

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Gold import this financial year is estimated at 945 tonnes.

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Gold prices to remain low if US raises rates

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Gold is currently trading at Rs 25,200 for 10 grams.

World Cup Diary: WACA pitch, Ambrose's bowling

World Cup Diary: WACA pitch, Ambrose's bowling

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

'Please don't ask questions on what kind of runs are expected from the track.'

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

US multinationals to face more pain from strong dollar

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

Surging value of dollar may be posing the biggest threat to US corporate earnings.

Asian Games: Ministry set to make U-turn, include managers

Asian Games: Ministry set to make U-turn, include managers

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Faced with severe criticism from various quarters on the composition of Indian contingent for the Asian Games, the government is set to make a U-turn and name managers in 23 disciplines out of 28 the country will compete in the multi-sporting event.

Standoff over India's Asian Games delegation rumbles on

Standoff over India's Asian Games delegation rumbles on

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has recommended slashing the country's proposed Asian Games delegation by a third and sending only medal hopefuls to South Korea's Incheon later this month.

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The S&P and Dow dipped the most in a day since September 28.

Samvat again takes gloss off gold investing

Samvat again takes gloss off gold investing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Veterans recall they haven't seen gold falling for 3 years in a row.

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Hockenheim to host German GP: Ecclestone

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Hockenheim will host this year's German Grand Prix in July instead of alternating with the Nuerburgring, Formula One's commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone told Reuters on Thursday.

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Modi's infrastructure splurge revives investment in India

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Encouragingly, the recovery also appears to be becoming broad-based

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Stats: Hazlewood, Johnson, Starc among the runs

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Steven Smith (133) became the ninth Australian to score a century on captaincy debut as Australia wriggled out from a precarious 247 for 6 to post a mammoth 505 in their first innings in the second Test against India at the Gabba on Friday. He was well-supported by Mitchell Johnson (88) and Mitchell Starc (52) who made valuable contributions down the order, as the hosts took a first innings lead of 97 runs. India ended the third day on 71 for 1 in the second innings. Statistical highlights from the day's play. Statistical highlights from the day's play.

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

As oil plummets, how much pain still looms for US energy firms?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

With nearly a quarter of U.S. energy shares' value wiped out by oil's six-month slide, investors are wondering if the sector has taken enough punishment and whether it is time to pile back in ahead of earnings reports later this month.

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Ishant incident: Why didn't Kohli play mediator?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

'No, you don't require tantrums, or beating a tattoo on the helmet or rude and hostile gestures to make a point.' 'A true fast bowler lets the ball do the talking as it crashes into the stumps,' says veteran sports commentator Kishore Bhimani.

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Review: Save yourself from Left Behind!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Left Behind is a film you need to leave behind, warns Paloma Sharma.

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

'This Test team reminds me of our times between 2000-2011'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Tendulkar suggests 'radical changes in Ranji Trophy cricket and suggests home and away series to determine fair result

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

India men's hockey coach Terry Walsh quits

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Terry Walsh quit as coach of India's men's hockey team on Tuesday after his demands were not met by Hockey India and the Sports Authority of India. The 60-year-old Australian, who guided India to the men's hockey gold at the Incheon Asian Games, however, said he could return if his demands are met.

RCom to pull discounts as Q4 profit nearly halves

RCom to pull discounts as Q4 profit nearly halves

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Mumbai-based Reliance Communications increased voice call prices by about a fifth late last month and also increased the base tariff for voice calls.

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Tesla puts pedal to the metal, 500,000 cars planned in 2018

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Tesla, which produces the luxury Model S sedan and Model X sport utility vehicle, aims to become a high-volume automaker in a matter of years

Silver still a preferred bet over yellow metal

Silver still a preferred bet over yellow metal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Recent recovery in the white metal was reflected in a falling gold to silver price ratio.

Ballmer picks up 4% stake in Twitter, owns more than CEO

Ballmer picks up 4% stake in Twitter, owns more than CEO

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

However, his backing as an investor is no guarantee of success for Twitter

Why gold will continue to glitter

Why gold will continue to glitter

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

The price of gold in India seems to have bottomed out.

RBI cautious despite pressure for rate cuts

RBI cautious despite pressure for rate cuts

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Raghuram Rajan remains focused on a long-term inflation target of 4 percent.

India's oil imports from Iran jumped sharply in 2014

India's oil imports from Iran jumped sharply in 2014

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

India's Iran imports rise to 276,800 bpd vs 195,600 bpd in 2013.

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Is India's love affair with gold over?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

Imports in 2016 expected to be lowest in 7 years but experts don't rule out a revival in demand if the yellow metal's price falls

Wall Street turbulence returns as weak China data magnifies fear

Wall Street turbulence returns as weak China data magnifies fear

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Tuesday's was the S&P's worst drop since August 24.

Modi euphoria cools, now it's tough to retain foreign investors

Modi euphoria cools, now it's tough to retain foreign investors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Markets hope the Budget will steer spending towards infrastructure.

News Corp acquires 25% stake in PropTiger.com

News Corp acquires 25% stake in PropTiger.com

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Rupert Murdoch-led News Corp has acquired 25 per cent stake in real estate portal PropTiger.com for $30 million.

BSE fines 530 companies for delay in appointing women directors

BSE fines 530 companies for delay in appointing women directors

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has slapped fines on 530 listed companies for failing to meet a deadline to appoint a women director and boost gender diversity in their boardrooms.

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

'Gold in hockey has given new life to the sport'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Impressed with the hockey team's showing at the recently-concluded Asian Games, Sports Minister Sarbanada Sonowal said the gold medal triumph could act as a "trigger" for more good things to come.