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Bypolls: BJP wins big in UP; Trinamool sweeps Bengal
Rediff.com1 days agoRuling parties held sway in most of the 13 states in the assembly byelection results declared on Saturday, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies wresting seats in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Rajasthan and the Trinamool Congress sweeping West Bengal.
Why Is Maharashtra An Underperformer?
Rediff.com2 days ago'Why has Maharashtra slipped up over the past couple of decades?' 'Not only is this question critical for residents of the state, but given that it accounts for 14% of India's GDP, a faster-growing Maharashtra implies a faster-growing India as well, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.
Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar
Rediff.com2 days agoThe dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.
When Kohli's India Conquered Australia
Rediff.com2 days agoAfter several losses in the early years of the new century, a resurgent India notched up two consecutive series wins in Australia to become the Aussies' nemesis.
Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!
Rediff.com3 days agoAt 160 minutes, Wicked is too long, and knowing the undercurrents running through the plot, the candyfloss cheeriness gets too much after a point. Still, it is a worthwhile page-to-stage-to screen journey, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale Review: Empty Calories
Rediff.com6 days agoNayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale ends up being a flashy, aspirational celebrity lifestyle doc that is aimed for an evening of popcorn-fueled fan tribute entertainment, observes Arjun Menon.
Cricket Is A Game, Not A War
Rediff.com7 days agoBoycotting the Champions Trophy will not tackle the issue we have with Pakistan, points out Aakar Patel.
Tribal families plan return to Abujhmad after 21 yrs
Rediff.com15 Nov 2024More than two decades after deserting their village due to Maoists, around 25 tribal families are planning to return to their native place in Chhattisgarh's Narayanpur district.
'In Equity Markets, One Has To Be Patient'
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024'While investors need to be prepared for making some losses, they should not lose big money chasing euphoria amid fear of missing out.'
'Varun Was Hanging, Upside Down For An Hour'
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024'Varun was so exhilarated with the intense physical action sequences.' 'Samantha is very agile.' 'I don't know how they did it. It's really hard.'
What Makes Andaz Apna Apna Such Fun Even Today
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024Andaz Apna Apna is practically the most quoted film since Sholay, observes Sukanya Verma, as she celebrates 30 years of this cult classic movie.
Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.
Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
Jolt to Gautam Gambir as court orders fresh probe into cheating case
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Special Judge Vishal Gogne set aside a magisterial court order, saying it reflected "inadequate expression of mind" in deciding the allegations against Gambhir.
Murder, Time Travel, Joker: Your Diwali OTT Watch
Rediff.com30 Oct 2024Sukanya Verma asks you to brace yourself for an out-of-body-experience on OTT this Diwali week.
YouTuber booked over fake video claiming Uma Bharti caught taking bribe
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024Police have registered a case after a video was uploaded on YouTube claiming that an Indian Police Service officer in disguise caught former Madhya Pradesh chief minister Uma Bharti while taking a bribe, an official said on Tuesday.
PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!
Rediff.com29 Oct 2024Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's Vinicius Jr and England's Jude Bellingham.
Modi-Xi 'Agreement': The Nation Needs To Know!
Rediff.com28 Oct 2024China does not have to give up what it took in 2020, it will never give up its claim to Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh and other areas, and it has all the time now to plan its next surprise, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).
No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vinicius Jr. favoured for Ballon d'Or
Rediff.com26 Oct 2024Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward as the odds-on favourite to claim his first Ballon d'Or when the award for the best player in the world is announced in Paris on Monday.
Historic! Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 rating barrier
Rediff.com25 Oct 2024In a groundbreaking moment for Indian chess, Arjun Erigaisi has become the second player from India and the sixteenth player globally to surpass the 2800 live rating mark.
Day after, this is what China has to say on Modi-Xi meet
Rediff.com24 Oct 2024China on Thursday said the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Russia's Kazan on Wednesday carries a "great significance" as they reached an "important common understandings" to improve the bilateral ties.
Hyundai is 5th most valuable auto firm by mcap on listing day
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024Hyundai Motor India Ltd has become the country's fifth most valuable auto firm by market valuation in its debut trade on Tuesday. Shares of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, listed at Rs 1,931, reflecting a decline of 1.47 per cent against the issue price of Rs 1,960 on the BSE earlier in the day. The stock slumped 7.80 per cent to Rs 1,807.05 during the day and finally ended at Rs 1,820.40 apiece, down 7.12 per cent.
The Story Behind Sunny's Fists Of Fury
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024The tide has turned for Sunny. He has another actioner in the upcoming Jatt and has reteamed with Rajkumar Santoshi after almost three decades for the Aamir Khan produced Lahore 1947.
Free Elections: Democracy's Best Response
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024The long term trends on violence in Kashmir are positive and India must secure these gains further, asserts Aakar Patel.
Hyundai's IPO subscribed 2.37 times on final day
Rediff.com17 Oct 2024The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, got subscribed 2.37 times on the third day of the bidding on Thursday, helped by institutional buyers. This is the largest IPO in the country, surpassing LIC's initial share sale of Rs 21,000 crore. The Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale got bids for 23,63,26,937 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, translating into 2.37 times subscription, as per NSE data.
Hyundai India's Rs 27,870 cr IPO subscribed 18% on Day 1
Rediff.com15 Oct 2024The initial public offer of Hyundai Motor India Ltd, the Indian arm of South Korean automaker Hyundai, received an 18 per cent subscription on the first day of bidding on Tuesday. The Rs 27,870 crore initial share sale received bids for 1,77,89,457 shares against 9,97,69,810 shares on offer, as per NSE data. The IPO received over 9 lakh applications on the first day.
Ratan Tata's Biggest Contribution To Management Theory
Rediff.com15 Oct 2024'It is notable how humble he was and didn't want anything different just because he was a Tata.'
Do The Kiwis Stand A Chance Against India?
Rediff.com14 Oct 2024Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for the first Test against New Zealand?
Mr Tata Never Forgot His Ethics, Values
Rediff.com11 Oct 2024This was a man who like Buddha transformed himself into achieving the impossible and being an inspiration for many generations to come, says business thinker Mudit Jain.
Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!
Rediff.com10 Oct 2024Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:
Scientists who decoded protein structures win Chemistry Nobel
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024The 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to David Baker, Demis Hassabis, and John M Jumper, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Wednesday.
'We Lost So Many Things In This War'
Rediff.com9 Oct 2024'The war ended in 2009 and I believe the new generation of Tamils don't know what was going on there.' 'I felt it was my duty to tell our story.' 'Since 2009, it seems like we are sleeping.'
'We Attribute Success To The Star, Failure To The Director'
Rediff.com5 Oct 2024'Our analysis of success, like failure, is so reductive and so one dimensional that we don't look at the bigger picture.'
In Delhi's biggest drug bust, cocaine, marijuana worth Rs 5,620 cr seized
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024They said a Delhi Police Special Cell team nabbed four people from South Delhi's Mahipalpur and confiscated the consignment weighing over 602 kilograms.
IPO Market Set For Record-Breaking Diwali
Rediff.com3 Oct 2024IPOs worth Rs 50,000 crore including Hyundai, NTPC Green Energy and Swiggy are set to hit the market in late October or early November.
Bodies of 4 victims found 56 years after IAF plane crash
Rediff.com30 Sep 2024The twin-engine turboprop transport aircraft, carrying 102 people, had gone missing on February 7, 1968 while flying from Chandigarh to Leh.
Is Vijay The Highest Paid Actor In India?
Rediff.com30 Sep 2024And possibly in all of Asia, going by his reported fee of Rs 275 crore for Thalapathy 69, his coming movie.
EPL PIX: Liverpool beat Wolves to go top; City held
Rediff.com29 Sep 2024Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table with a 2-1 victory over struggling Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday.
Franchise cricket a lifesaver for Zimbabwe, says Raza
Rediff.com28 Sep 2024Players from lower-ranked nations have limited opportunities to learn from competing with top-tier teams but franchise cricket has helped them develop their skills by rubbing shoulders with elite cricketers, Zimbabwe's T20 skipper Sikandar Raza has said.
SC raps Maha govt over preserving Mumbai's green lungs
Rediff.com27 Sep 2024The observations were made by a bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice Manoj Misra during the hearing of an appeal filed by the City and Industrial Development Corporation, Navi Mumbai against a Bombay high court verdict.