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Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Indian markets can rise 15% in a year: Chris Wood

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India's stock markets corrected recently but foreign money is likely to chase China rather than India in the short-to-medium term, said Chris Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, on Thursday. Wood told the Business Standard Manthan Summit in New Delhi he is bullish about Indian equities from a long-term perspective, but for the short term he is cautious given the quantum of foreign investor (FII) outflows and valuation woes.

Adorable Avantika

Adorable Avantika

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Avantika Dassani's style is chic, effortless and full of subtle vibes. Her makeup is always on point -- polished yet fresh -- making her charm totally irresistible.

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

Sharma tied-4th after season-best 66 in South Africa

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma put together his best round of 2025 as he carded a six-under 66 to be tied-4th on the weather-affected opening day of the Investec South African Open Championship.

Are Govinda-Sunita Heading For Divorce?

Are Govinda-Sunita Heading For Divorce?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Govinda doesn't like her criticism and often says he has enemies in his house.

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

A Complete Unknown Review: An Enigma Called Bob Dylan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Through Bob Dylan's music, lyrics, and Timothe Chalamet's superb acting, we feel we have rubbed shoulders with greatness, even when it is full of flaws, self-doubts, warts and all, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Chithambaram crushes Keymer; Praggnanandhaa held

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played out a second straight draw against Turkey's Gurel Ediz while Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defences of Germany's Vincent Keymer in the second round of the Prague Masters on Friday.

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

After Delhi's sign-in, Bengal only state to hold out on Ayushman Bharat

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

According to a parliamentary response by the Union health ministry in 2023, around 654,000 families in Delhi are eligible to enrol under the scheme.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

SLBC tunnel collapse: Railways helps with plasma cutter

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

South Central Railway has joined the rescue teams that are engaged in locating the eight persons who remain trapped in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel for the past six days, with necessary equipment, a senior official said on Friday.

Why is India Inc not speaking about investment?: Sitharaman

Why is India Inc not speaking about investment?: Sitharaman

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The answer is not for me to give. The answer either way has to be heard from the industry itself. Tell us why not if you are not doing it; tell us if you are doing it -- why should this question remain unanswered?'

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 Review: Gripping

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Suzhal: The Vortex 2 is a compelling watch with a tightly woven narrative, elevated by powerful performances, notes Divya Nair.

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Recipe: Zelda's Edamame Truffle Rice

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.

Gift City Helps Ahmedabad's Rise As Trading Powerhouse

Gift City Helps Ahmedabad's Rise As Trading Powerhouse

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The share of Ahmedabad in the total value of trades on both the BSE and NSE is set to touch double digits for the third year in a row.

Pune bus rape accused nabbed in Shirur

Pune bus rape accused nabbed in Shirur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

A man who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a bus at Pune's Swargate bus station was detained in Shirur Tehsil on Friday, police said.

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

IITs, IIMs Lose Grip on Unicorn Growth

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

BITS has produced 10 startup unicorn founders in the US.

Live Longer: 9 Reasons Why Green Tea Is A Cup Of Health

Live Longer: 9 Reasons Why Green Tea Is A Cup Of Health

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Green tea are the leaves of Camellia sinensis bush. Packed with antioxidants and beneficial polyphenols, drinking several cups daily reduces your chance of getting life-threatening diseases. Read on.

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Superboys Of Malegaon Review: Must Watch

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Superboys of Malegaon is a delight to watch, raves Deepa Gahlot.

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

The Brutalist Review: Totally Oscar-Worthy!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Brutalist reaches its full potential, thanks not just to its writing and its technical brilliance but also Adrien Brody's performance, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Why The South Is Worried About Delimitation

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'Peninsular Indians could ask 'Why should we contribute half of India's tax revenues if we account for only a quarter of the seats in the Lok Sabha?'.' 'The rest of the country seems likely to counter that 'democracy means one vote per person irrespective of where that person resides in India'.' 'With no easy answers to this thorny debate, the south's economic ascendancy could end up creating a Hobson's choice.' A revealing excerpt from Nandita Rajhansa and Saurabh Mukherjea's book, Behold the Leviathan: The Unusual Rise of Modern India.

What Are Trump, Putin, Kim Doing?

What Are Trump, Putin, Kim Doing?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Rose Monday Parade is the highlight of Germany's carnival celebrations, particularly in cities like Cologne, Dusseldorf and Mainz.

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

History in Minutes: Who Betrayed Chandra Shekhar Azad?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

On the 94th anniversary of the revolutionary giant's martyrdom, Utkarsh Mishra revisits the events of February 27, 1931.

Sam Pitroda says hacker played explicit content during his event at IIT

Sam Pitroda says hacker played explicit content during his event at IIT

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Indian Overseas Congress chief Sam Pitroda on Thursday said he was invited to speak at an Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee event via a video link when just minutes after his speech, a hacker infiltrated and began streaming explicit, inappropriate content.

Remember India's last match vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy?

Remember India's last match vs New Zealand in Champions Trophy?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

India's group match against New Zealand in Dubai on Sunday will be the first ICC Champions Trophy between the two teams in 25 years.

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

Later, gator! Horschel shoos alligator off PGA Tour course with club

Later, gator! Horschel shoos alligator off PGA Tour course with club

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Steely-nerved Billy Horschel grabbed his 60-degree wedge to chase an alligator off the course at the Cognizant Classic on Thursday, sending the scaly predator scampering into the water at the PGA National course in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Fenerbahce coach Mourinho banned, fined for referee comments

Fenerbahce coach Mourinho banned, fined for referee comments

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho was handed a four-match ban and fined by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) on Thursday following his comments about Turkish referees after a match at Galatasaray.

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

EPL: West Ham increase pressure on struggling Leicester

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

West Ham beat Premier League strugglers Leicester City 2-0 at the London Stadium on Thursday thanks to an early strike from Tomas Soucek on his 30th birthday and an own goal just before halftime.

Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Russian Grandmaster Boris Spassky passes away at 88

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Russian chess Grandmaster Boris Spassky, who took French nationality in 1978, was the 10th World chess champion, holding the title from 1969-1972, when he lost it to American Bobby Fischer in Reykjavik in a contest later dubbed as the "Match of the Century".

Union Carbide waste burning trial likely from today, 500 cops deployed

Union Carbide waste burning trial likely from today, 500 cops deployed

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The first round of trial incineration of 10 tonnes of waste connected to the 1984 Bhopal Gas Tragedy has begun in Pithampur, Madhya Pradesh, amid tight security. The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the MP High Court's order directing the transfer and disposal of waste at a private company-operated plant in Pithampur. The trial incineration is being conducted in the presence of scientists from the central and state pollution control boards. Protesters have expressed apprehensions about harm to the human population and environment due to the disposal of this waste, but the state government has rejected these concerns, saying that solid arrangements are in place for safe disposal.

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Finance Secretary TK Pandey is new Sebi chairman

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Indian government has appointed Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey as the new chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Pandey, a 1987-batch IAS officer, will replace Madhabi Puri Buch, whose three-year tenure ends on February 28. Pandey's appointment comes at a time when the markets are experiencing bear pressure due to withdrawals by foreign institutional investors (FIIs). Pandey has extensive experience in the finance ministry, having served as the longest-serving secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) and the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). He also played a key role in the framing of the 2025-26 Budget and the drafting of the new Income Tax Bill. Pandey's appointment is for an initial period of three years.

Meitei group surrenders 246 firearms in Manipur

Meitei group surrenders 246 firearms in Manipur

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Meitei group Arambai Tenggol surrendered 246 firearms to security forces in Manipur, bringing the total number of weapons surrendered to 307. The surrender follows a deadline set by Governor Ajay Bhalla for the return of illegal weapons. Arambai Tenggol's decision was influenced by assurances from the governor, including the eradication of opium poppy cultivation, implementation of border fencing, and a general amnesty for members of the group. Officials believe the surrender will contribute to restoring peace in the state, which has been rocked by ethnic violence for nearly two years. The police have urged others in possession of illegal firearms to surrender them before the deadline. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh welcomed the surrender, calling it a "big step towards peace."

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Hamilton loses top spot to Sainz in Bahrain Testing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Carlos Sainz completed a double race distance for previously struggling Williams and pushed his Ferrari successor Lewis Hamilton off the top of the testing

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Sinner loses prestigious award over doping ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Sinner, who retained his Australian Open title last month, failed two drug tests in March 2024 but was allowed to keep competing while he appealed his case.

Yogi rewards 75K cops with Rs 10K bonus, leave for Kumbh service

Yogi rewards 75K cops with Rs 10K bonus, leave for Kumbh service

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a special Rs 10,000 bonus and the 'Maha Kumbh Seva Medal' for 75,000 police personnel who served during the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath praised the police force's efforts in managing the grand religious event, highlighting the event's economic impact and the transformation of the UP Police into a "Mitra Police." He also emphasized the state government's commitment to police welfare and infrastructure development, citing increased recruitment and budget allocation.

FC Goa edge past Punjab FC in ISL thriller

FC Goa edge past Punjab FC in ISL thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

FC Goa defeated Punjab FC in an Indian Super League match with Carl Mchugh scoring the all-important goal in the dying moments of the first half.

WI legends roar! England collapse in thriller

WI legends roar! England collapse in thriller

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The West Indies Masters secured a thrilling eight-run victory over England Masters in the International Master League, thanks to an all-round team effort. After a strong start from Chris Gayle and Dwayne Smith, England's spinners, led by Chris Schofield and Monty Panesar, turned the tide. However, late contributions from Deonarine and Ashley Nurse helped West Indies reach a respectable total of 179/6. England's chase faltered early, but a late partnership between Schofield and Chris Tremlett gave them hope. Ultimately, the West Indian bowlers held their nerve, securing a crucial win.

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Pune bus rape: Search for accused intensified; encounter squad revival urged

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Pune Police have announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a history-sheeter who allegedly raped a 26-year-old woman inside a state transport bus at the Swargate bus station. The accused, Dattatray Ramdas Gade (37), is on the run since the incident which took place on early Tuesday morning. He has half a dozen cases of theft, robbery and chain-snatching registered against him in Pune and adjoining Ahilyanagar district, and was out on bail since 2019 in one of the offences.

WPL PIX: Gardner fifty seals GG's dominant win over RCB

WPL PIX: Gardner fifty seals GG's dominant win over RCB

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Ashleigh Gardner led from the front with a blazing 58 off 31 balls as bottom-placed Gujarat Giants snapped their losing streak with a dominant six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Gill back in action! 2-hour grind before NZ showdown

Gill back in action! 2-hour grind before NZ showdown

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

India batter Shubman Gill, who missed practice on Wednesday, returned to training at the ICC Cricket Academy on Thursday, putting to rest speculation about his availability for the Champions Trophy match against New Zealand.

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.