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Juvenile convict in Dec 16 gang rape is now a cook

Juvenile convict in Dec 16 gang rape is now a cook

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Often portrayed as the 'most brutal' face of that fateful night's violence, he is said to be oblivious of the latest developments in the case.

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

37 banks and a whopping Rs 1.3 trillion jump in gross NPAs!

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The RBI has been critical of banks for using restructuring schemes to hide the stress.

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Kolkata 2001: The Odyssey, viewed from the sidelines

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

20 years ago this week, India and Australia played one of the greatest Test matches in cricket history. Sreehari Nair relives the sound and the fury of that unforgettable game at the Eden Gardens.

Electrolux to invest $31 million in indebted India

Electrolux to invest $31 million in indebted India

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

Sweden’s AB Electrolux, the world’s No 1 consumer appliance maker, will invest $31 million in its loss-making Indian arm, which is weighed down by debt of over double that amount, the unit said.

Sensex takes first hit in 5 sessions, down 104 points

Sensex takes first hit in 5 sessions, down 104 points

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Investors were anxious concerned about the uncertainties over the timing of Us Federal Reserve rate hike, US policies under President Donald Trump, the upcoming French election and rising crude price that could impact inflation, going ahead. A weak closing in Asia tracking overnight losses in the US owing to all these unknowns triggered selling, brokers said.

'The manner in which Dhoni handles pressure is exceptional'

'The manner in which Dhoni handles pressure is exceptional'

Rediff.com27 May 2015

West Indies ODI captain Jason Holder feels that his stint at Chennai Super Kings was a well spent one as he learnt about the nuances of captaincy from none other than India's limited overs skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Rupee weakens for second day on Fed taper worries

Rupee weakens for second day on Fed taper worries

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

In Singapore, oil prices eased in Asian trade today on a mixed US inventory report indicating tepid demand, while expectations of a return of Libyan supplies also weighed, analysts said.

Queiroz inspired rather than overawed

Queiroz inspired rather than overawed

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

"My motto is never to make promises, but instead deliver the goods," said Real Madrid's new Portuguese coach.

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Review: Sui Dhaaga is a winner

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

No overblown drama, no weepy speech, Sui Dhaaga's sunshine spirit and throwaway nok jhonk pervades the uncertainty and exploitation, feels Sukanya Verma.

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rupee slips to near 1-week low on firm US dollar

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

A smart rebound in the stock market and sustained capital inflows restricted the rupee loss

Market sentiments remain low, Sensex down 514 points

Market sentiments remain low, Sensex down 514 points

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Sentiment continued to be weighed down by the government's move last week to withdraw high-value currency notes and disappointing quarterly earnings by some more blue-chip companies, brokers said.

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

White House communications chief Scaramucci sacked

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Scaramucci, 53, put in his papers just hours after General Kelly (retired) was sworn by Trump as the new White House Chief of Staff.

100 Indian tanks near border is bad for business: China

100 Indian tanks near border is bad for business: China

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Chinese state-run media criticises the reported deployment of battle tanks by the Indian army near the Indo-China border

Sensex snaps 3-day losing spell; gains 141 points at close

Sensex snaps 3-day losing spell; gains 141 points at close

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The 50-share NSE Nifty ended up 37.05 points, or 0.36 per cent, at 10,397.45 points

Rupee snaps two-day gains; seen weakening further

Rupee snaps two-day gains; seen weakening further

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Traders say the rupee and other global currencies will likely track the continued uncertainty in the US budget stalemate and government shutdown.

India's rich club has only 4 women

India's rich club has only 4 women

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Savitri Jindal has retained the tag of being the richest woman in India with a networth of $5.2 billion

Budget data to give clues to Modi's capex promise

Budget data to give clues to Modi's capex promise

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The government had no option but to cut spending to meet its borrowing targets.

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

When Hrithik fulfilled his ultimate Lakshya

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

It has been 20 years since the Kargil War. Sukanya Verma look back at Lakshya, Farhan Akhtar's memorable film that was inspired by the war in the icy heights where young Indian soldiers fought tireless battles to evict Pakistani troops from our territory.

Why demand for gold has dropped in Asian countries

Why demand for gold has dropped in Asian countries

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Global gold prices held below $1,200 an ounce this week.

Rupee slides 13 paise to 66.81 vs US dollar

Rupee slides 13 paise to 66.81 vs US dollar

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

In worldwide trade, the American dollar traded with solid strength against all major emerging currencies

Sensex hits one-month low, ends below 31,000

Sensex hits one-month low, ends below 31,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The S&P BSE Midcap and the S&P BSE Smallcap indices under-performed to lose 0.8% and 1.6%

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Manikarnika review: Kangana Ranaut is savage, spellbinding in a ho-hum historical

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'A historical with an identity crisis, initially the period drama cannot decide whether it wants to chronicle facts or fictionalise them in the tradition of a crowd-pleasing fantasy,' says Sukanya Verma.

Rupee tumbles to 2-week low at 66.61

Rupee tumbles to 2-week low at 66.61

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The rupee on Monday plunged to a two-week low of 66.61 by falling 47 paise against the US dollar on heavy demand for the American currency from importers.

Morgan Stanley's 38% trim in value adds to Flipkart's woes

Morgan Stanley's 38% trim in value adds to Flipkart's woes

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

The US-based firm has marked down the value of Flipkart for the sixth time, the latest at a time when it has been struggling to raise funds at a valuation higher than or equal to $15.2 billion.

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.

Canada focussed... no time for fun

Canada focussed... no time for fun

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Canadian football fans may be enjoying the ride but for the players, the grind of the Women's World Cup is no fun.

Markets end on a weak note dragged by pharma shares

Markets end on a weak note dragged by pharma shares

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Top 5 losers include Lupin, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy's Lab and GAIL down 1.6%-11%.

Jet posts record quarterly loss, names new CEO

Jet posts record quarterly loss, names new CEO

Rediff.com27 May 2014

Jet Airways, part-owned by Abu Dhabi's Etihad, reported its biggest-ever quarterly loss as costs jumped and it took a charge on its investment in a subsidiary.

What went wrong for Videocon

What went wrong for Videocon

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Blind spots of the company were two-fold - managing cash flow and investments to upgrade technology and continue research and development.

Rupee sees worst single-day fall in over a month

Rupee sees worst single-day fall in over a month

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Forex dealers said strengthening of dollar against other currencies in the global market also put pressure on the rupee but a higher opening of the domestic equity market limited the fall.

Should you invest in passive funds?

Should you invest in passive funds?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Why the case for investing in passive funds is becoming stronger.

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

India expanded at faster rate than China in June: HSBC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The HSBC Emerging Markets Index, a monthly indicator derived from the PMI surveys, sank to 50.6 in June from 51.3 in May, signalling the weakest increase in output since May, 2009.

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

A taste of life & luxury in a Rajasthani fort

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

The 230-year-old Alila Fort in Bishangarh is now a hotel.

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Kohli needs all help for the World Cup

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

'Kohli is the kind of ethereal athlete who can not only help Elon Musk discover life on Mars, but also test out its gravitational parameters by stroking hundreds in the red dirt.' 'But when playing for India, he needs assistance,' says Dhruv Munjal.

Rupee storms to 1-1/2-mth high, jumps 40 paise to 67.47

Rupee storms to 1-1/2-mth high, jumps 40 paise to 67.47

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

It is the rupee's biggest single-day gain this year.

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Lata Mangeshkar: Have always preferred laughter to tears

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

'If I had a chance to live it all again, I wouldn't change a thing.' Lata Mangeshkar looks back at her life.

Sensex falls to 2-week low; bank shares slip as RBI holds rates

Sensex falls to 2-week low; bank shares slip as RBI holds rates

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

In the 30-share Sensex constituents, 16 ended lower and 14 gained, helping the benchmark indices trim losses.

India, no longer a rapidly growing economy

India, no longer a rapidly growing economy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

'The disruptions caused by demonetisation and GST will be behind us in another six months.' 'That should give growth a bounce; some coming quarters could well report 7-plus per cent growth.' 'But can that rebound be sustained, or will it be like the bounce of a dead cat?' asks T N Ninan.

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Wreaths and hugs: Japan's Abe offers sombre tribute at Pearl Harbor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The two leaders, dressed in dark suits and ties, presented wreaths and bowed their heads in silent respect during a brief tour of the USS Arizona Memorial that commemorates the US sailors and Marines who perished on the battleship on December 7, 1941.