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India Inc's Rs 1-trillion club shrinks in 2018

India Inc's Rs 1-trillion club shrinks in 2018

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Automobile company Tata Motors, metals and mining major Vedanta, oil marketing firm Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL), private sector IndusInd Bank, and two-wheeler major Bajaj Auto have witnessed their market cap slip below the Rs 1-trillion mark this year.

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Bill Gates once again tops Forbes richest list

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Bill Gates with an estimated wealth of $86 billion topped the list for the fourth year running.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

He's suing his parents for giving birth to him... Here's why.

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Raphael Samuel has invited much ridicule and abuse, as well as bits of admiration, on social media, reports Ritwik Sharma.

OYO's digitisation drive to help govt get guests' details

OYO's digitisation drive to help govt get guests' details

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

The company has already put in place this digital register in Jaipur in Rajasthan and pilot projects are running in Haryana and Telangana

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

2 reasons why India's market capitalisation is down $274 billion

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The weakness in the rupee and broader markets has led to evaporation in the market cap.

World's 10 largest employers

World's 10 largest employers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

Retail giant Walmart has the world's largest number of employees.

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

World C'ships: Fraser-Pryce blazes to history; Taylor claims fourth triple jump gold

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce powered her way to 100 metres gold on Sunday to become the first person to win four gold medals over the distance at the athletics world championships.

Federer leads Team Europe to victory in first Laver Cup

Federer leads Team Europe to victory in first Laver Cup

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Federer delivered in a tight 4-6 7-6(6) 11-9 win over world number 20 Nick Kyrgios, with the Australian pushing to the final point as he sought a win that would have forced an overtime doubles match to decide the tournament.

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Why Mumbai airport has hit air pocket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Charters, Udan flights choking Mumbai airport; MIAL may shift general aviation to Navi Mumbai once the airport is ready

Bond yields rally in May on rate cut hopes

Bond yields rally in May on rate cut hopes

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The bond market expects at least 25 basis points cut in the June 6 policy.

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Why Oppo is favourite among India's youngsters

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Young consumers said that Oppo's constant focus on camera prowess and its long-lasting batteries remained at the top of their mind

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

2 days old, the Princess of Cambridge is already worth 80 million

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Experts predict she will have swelled the coffers by 1 billion (Rs 9,633 crore) before she is 10.

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Ranveer Singh's tribute to Charlie Chaplin is now viral

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Check out the spunky actor's bucketlist of things to do in the country.

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Industry divided over Budget sops for EVs

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

While home-grown firms like Tata and Mahindra have been actively participating in the government's e-mobility mission, by launching electrified versions of their existing models, the global firms believe electric is not the best solution for a country where the primary source of power generation is coal, and where infrastructure is a big impediment.

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

India 137 on peace index, up 4 notches thanks to less crime

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

The Global Peace Index 2017, by the Institute of Economics and Peace found that the global level of peace slightly improved, by 0.28 per cent in score. A total of 93 countries improved, while 68 countries deteriorated.

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Meet the Instagram star who isn't real

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

The 19-year-old model from Downey, California, has freckles, brown eyes, bangs cut straight across her forehead, and goes to popular events like the music festival Coachella. But, does it matter that she's computer-generated?

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Welcome to the world's tallest hotel

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

In its never-ending quest to break records, Dubai announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" -- the Gevora Hotel on Sunday. Located on the Sheikh Zayed Road near the Dubai International Financial Centre, the 356-metre tall structure, built by Majid Al Attar, consists of 75 floors, 232 deluxe rooms, 265 one-bed room deluxe and 31 two-bedroom suites.

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

PIX: Canadian teen Andreescu shocks Serena to win US Open

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Bianca Andreescu, 19, the first Canadian to win a major in the professional era, prevented Serena Williams from equalling Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Gold enters long-term bull market, but...

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A substantial fluctuation is likely because for a long period gold has moved in a narrow range of $ 50-60 and at higher levels short positions were built.

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

US-China trade war: How India stands to GAIN!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

China is on the lookout for investment pastures where its money is welcome, safe and earns a decent return. India also needs vast investment - about $1 trillion over the next 10-15 years - in infrastructure, green energy, transportation and heavy industry, says Ravi Bhoothalingam.

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Nadal edges closer to maiden Paris Masters title

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

Nadal faced no break points in a ruthless display to set up a meeting with Canadian Denis Shapovalov.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

Kohli reflects on the fifth and final Test against England...

Kohli reflects on the fifth and final Test against England...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Defeated India skipper Virat Kohli took some comfort from a 4-1 drubbing in England, saying the series had revived Test cricket.

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Prime Minister Modi in Davos for WEF

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Modi, the first Indian prime minister to attend the summit in two decades, would deliver the opening plenary address at the summit on Tuesday.

India has only 3% share in world mobile revenue

India has only 3% share in world mobile revenue

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

India has average monthly spends of $4 per user; it is over $20 in other Asian markets

PHOTOS: Dive into this UNDERWATER museum

PHOTOS: Dive into this UNDERWATER museum

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Welcome to Museo Subacu?tico de Arte, the world's first underwater museum. Created by British sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor, this museum is situated off the coast of Cancun in Mexico.

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, wins another 6-year-term

Putin cruises to victory in Russia, wins another 6-year-term

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

The Russian president received more than 76 per cent of the votes.

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

India's 10 wealthiest jewellers

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India, the world's largest consumer of gold has created a number of rich jewellers over the years.

Chelsea boss plays down Kepa row as 'big misunderstanding'

Chelsea boss plays down Kepa row as 'big misunderstanding'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

Chelsea coach Maurizio Sarri said the refusal of his goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga to be substituted in Sunday's League Cup final was the result of a "big misunderstanding", adding that the Spaniard "was right but in the wrong way".

REWIND: 25 photos from the week that was

REWIND: 25 photos from the week that was

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

Look back at all the events that shaped the world last week.

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

NGT asks Volkswagen India to deposit Rs 100 cr for flouting emission norms

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

However, the company has claimed its vehicles are 'compliant' with the country's emission norms and that it will 'challenge' the tribunal's order.

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Burj Khalifa glows with tri-colour for India's R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows.

More bad news for mango lovers!

More bad news for mango lovers!

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The plucking of dussehri, which will hit the shelves next week at 50% premium, started late this season, because of poor crop and adverse weather conditions, including hailstorms, in the orchards of Malihabad.

Soaring love! World's tallest man finds his match

Soaring love! World's tallest man finds his match

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The world's tallest man, 8ft 3in Sultan Kosen, has found his soul-mate with whom he tied the knot in his native Turkey.

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

When this Indian origin Aus cricketer grabbed the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

But the Aus media found a real cricketing reason for the match garnering attention - 15-year-old Adi Dave.

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Toni Morrison: Despots won't lose control over media

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

This excerpt, from her recently released Mouth Full Of Blood (February 19, 2019), reflects what is happening in many countries across the world today.

A tour of Moscow Metro's amazing stations

A tour of Moscow Metro's amazing stations

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

One of the world's oldest and most beautiful metro networks in the world, Moscow Metro has 190 stations.

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Doctors treating Eman Ahmed seek apology from her sister

Rediff.com3 May 2017

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaina N C also came out in support of the demand by the doctors of Saifee hospital, which treated Eman for weight loss. "All said and done, it would be in order for her (Shaimaa) to apologise to Dr Muffazal Lakdawala and the hospital authorities for the good work they had done for Eman.

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

France to skip 2018 Winter Games if security not assured

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

France's Winter Olympics team will not travel to the 2018 Games in South Korea if its security cannot be guaranteed, France's sports minister said on Thursday, the first major doubts by a participating nation about growing North Korean tensions.