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Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Sarfaraz's Staggering Numbers!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The wait has been a long one, but it looks like it's almost over as Sarfaraz Khan gears up for his Test debut.

Marsh happy to vacate opener's slot for Head

Marsh happy to vacate opener's slot for Head

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Australia's Mitchell Marsh is ready to move down to number three as and when Travis Head returns.

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Tamil Nadu pulling out all stops for investor meet

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu is leaving no stone unturned in marketing its upcoming global investors meeting on January 7 and 8. While business veterans are promoting the positives of the state's industrial climate through the 'Titans of Tamil Nadu" campaign, the state is narrating the human stories behind its robust industrial growth via the 'One Trillion Dreams' campaign. Among the industry bigwigs, who are showcasing Tamil Nadu to the world through this mega marketing initiative include Venu Srinivasan of TVS Motor Company, K M Mammen of MRF Ltd, Pratap Reddy of Apollo Hospitals, P R Venketrama Raja of Ramco Group, Mallika Srinivasan of TAFE; and Vellayan Subbiah of Murugappa Group.

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Only 3 pollsters predicted big BJP win in MP; Chhattisgarh surprises all

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

With the assembly election results throwing up surprises, most exit polls got the outcome in Chhattisgarh and the scale of the Bharatiya Janata Party's win in Madhya Pradesh wrong.

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Back from prison, Becker returns to coach World No 5 Rune

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Becker is currently barred from entering the UK before October 2024, and at the moment is unsure if his partnership with Rune will continue into next season.

Disha, Rakul, Tara... Who Is Your Desi Girl? VOTE

Disha, Rakul, Tara... Who Is Your Desi Girl? VOTE

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Eight traditional styles to take notes from.

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

ICC moves U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The ICC on Tuesday moved next year's men's U-19 World Cup from Sri Lanka to South Africa, 11 days after the world governing body provisionally suspended the island nation's cricket board due to government interference.

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Livingstone fires back: 'No dressing room drama'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Morgan sensed something unsettling within the team and felt that could be the cause of the side's shambolic run.

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Will INDIA's Boycott Change 'Media'?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

One hopes, though one is not optimistic, that this action to some extent corrects the lunacy which has infected our national media and has damaged our nation, notes Aakar Patel.

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

KKR CEO Venky Mysore justifies Mitchell Starc's huge pay check from skill-set standpoint

Captain backed me in my tough phase, it's payback time now: Kedar

Captain backed me in my tough phase, it's payback time now: Kedar

Rediff.com2 Mar 2019

Jadhav has had multiple breakdown due to a dodgy hamstring which also included a near six month lay-off due to a surgery.

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Americans Tiafoe and Shelton secure Laver Cup title for Team World

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Americans found their rhythm to wrap up a final-day victory

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Very little said about 4.5 lakh Kashmiri Pandits because...: Ex-SC judge

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

A Kashmiri Pandit himself, Kaul feels, it is time now for the people to move forward, after more than 30 years of unbridled violence.

Should You Invest In Smallcap Funds?

Should You Invest In Smallcap Funds?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

While selecting a smallcap scheme, go with one that has a good track record and a stable fund manager.

'Why would Sunny ask Akshay to help him?'

'Why would Sunny ask Akshay to help him?'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

'He has gone through several financial crises and emerged from it. He will find a way out of this one too.'

The Women Who Made All The Money

The Women Who Made All The Money

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

With 2023 breaking records at the box office, quite a few actresses contributed to the blockbuster numbers.

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Why Salman Doesn't Do Comedy Anymore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

'Since childhood we've said 'tumhare mu mein ghee shakkar'.' 'That's why I am moving away from sweet sweet films and concentrating on films like Tiger.'

Smell The Sea With Trisha Krishnan

Smell The Sea With Trisha Krishnan

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Manushi enjoys dosa... Jacqueline tours the US... Amala takes a dip...

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

'Novak Djokovic will dominate tennis for years'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic's latest triumph at the US Open saw him equal Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Why Neeraj Chopra switched to non-veg

Why Neeraj Chopra switched to non-veg

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Neeraj Chopra's foreign training stints in the last few years forced him to include non-vegetarian diet as vegetarian food was not easily available abroad.

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

The Truth Behind Shah Rukh's Nose Job

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'It was a simple procedure, no bleeding, no wounds.'

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Injury woes, defeats test NZ's World Cup resilience

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

World Cup 2023: Australia aim to exploit 'cracks' in India's batting

World Cup 2023: Australia aim to exploit 'cracks' in India's batting

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Australia's pacer Josh Hazlewood says he saw a 'few cracks' while rattling their top-order in their World Cup league clash last month.

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

While Indians don't buy property during May-September due to the holidays/rains/ religious reasons, buyers should scout for property now.

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Can Vijay Succeed Where Rajini Couldn't?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

Will Vijay will go the most successful MGR/Jayalalithaa way, or that of Vijayakanth, Seeman or Kamalahaasan, or will he end up as another Rajinikanth who cries wolf at the last minute and quits the scene even before it all had really begun, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Kadak Singh Review: Requiem For The Moaner

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

ITo steer clear of sanctimonious newspaper stories all your life, and then be saddled with movies like Kadak Singh -- now there's a rotten bit of luck worth moaning about, sighs Sreehari Nair.

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Here's what India did better than the Proteas at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

India have now won an unprecedented eight matches in a row in the World Cup, but Rohit did not give in to hyperboles.

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Will Sebi, RBI monitor foreign investors in real time now?

Will Sebi, RBI monitor foreign investors in real time now?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Sebi, RBI discuss monitoring foreign investors in real time after foreign shareholding cap breach in HDFC Bank on February 17

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

With arch-rival Nadeem out, Neeraj eyes unopposed javelin gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

India's Neeraj Chopra would seek to defend his gold medal

Telangana: 'Consultation time over, anouncement time now'

Telangana: 'Consultation time over, anouncement time now'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2011

In an interview to rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, K T Rama Rao speaks about the ongoing agitation and on possibility of shaking hands with the Congress once Telangana is formed.

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Cong hopes to buck 30-year-old trend in Rajasthan

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

In the last six assembly elections, the state voted the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress to power alternately.

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

'There is no specific time frame for the government to restore statehood'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

'This verdict means that if there is presidential rule anywhere in any state of India, that state can be dismembered and from a state can be downgraded to a Union territory.'

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

India look at young guns to take their legacy forward after WC heartbreak

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

An expressionless Virat Kohli gave a quick handshake and hug to an equally expressionless Shubman Gill before going to collect his runners-up medal. It was the most poignant moment of a teary Sunday night for the Indian cricket team.

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

World Cup: 'When Virat gets in, he gets the crowd onside, he feels unstoppable'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Australian batters lacked intent and failed to play an aggressive brand of cricket against India's world class spinners, said former skipper Aaron Finch, adding they will need to bring a change in their mindset to be at the forefront.

Any impact of Russia's Luna-25 crash on Chandrayaan-3? Scientists reply

Any impact of Russia's Luna-25 crash on Chandrayaan-3? Scientists reply

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Luna-25 spacecraft crashed into the Moon after it spun into an uncontrolled orbit, Russia's Roscosmos space agency said on August 20.

Why BCCI chief Binny is travelling to Pakistan

Why BCCI chief Binny is travelling to Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

BCCI president Roger Binny said he will be interacting with the Pakistan Cricket Board when he visits Pakistan for the Asia Cup.

Steady NIM, credit costs may drive SBI's re-rating in near-term: Analysts

Steady NIM, credit costs may drive SBI's re-rating in near-term: Analysts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The stock of State Bank of India (SBI) may re-rate soon, believe analysts, if the lender manages to safeguard its net interest margin (NIM) going ahead. This, along with controlled credit costs, should aid the outlook of the stock which has been underperforming the markets for some time now. "We believe delivery of growth on guided lines, sustenance of NIMs near current levels, and controlled asset quality parameters aiding controlled credit costs should lead to strong profitability and drive re-rating of the stock," said analysts at JM Financial.