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Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals
Rediff.com15 Nov 2024Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction with a sensational triple hundred comprising a staggering 13 sixes and 25 fours in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Uttarakhand here on Thursday.
Wholesale price inflation rises to 4-month high on food price spike
Rediff.com14 Nov 2024Wholesale price inflation rose to a 4-month high of 2.36 per cent in October as prices of food items, especially vegetables, and manufactured goods turned dearer, as per the government data released on Thursday. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 1.84 per cent in September 2024. It was (-) 0.26 per cent in October, last year.
What Our Netas Can Borrow From Trump
Rediff.com14 Nov 2024Our politicians need to take a leaf out of Mr Trump's personalised merchandise sale: It keeps his image in the public eye, continuing to engage him differently and innovatively with his supporters, points out Sandeep Goyal.
TELL US: Can Virat Kohli revive his magic in Australia?
Rediff.com13 Nov 2024All eyes will be on star India batter Virat Kohli, who is perhaps battling the biggest form crisis of his career.
Get away from cricket... : Bret Lee's advice to Rohit, Kohli
Rediff.com13 Nov 2024both Kohli and Rohit have struggled to find their best form, attracting scrutiny following India's recent 0-3 series loss against New Zealand.
35 killed, 43 hurt as 62-year-old man rams car into crowd in China
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024A 62-year-old man rammed his car into a crowd of people exercising at a sports centre in Zhuhai, China, killing 35 and injuring 43. The attacker, identified as Fan, was quickly apprehended and is currently receiving medical treatment after attempting self-harm. Police believe Fan's actions were motivated by his dissatisfaction with the property division outcome of his divorce. The incident occurred on Monday evening but was not reported by Chinese media until Tuesday evening. The event has sparked concerns and prompted authorities to strengthen security measures and investigate the incident.
The Amjad Khan We Didn't Know
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024None of Amjad Khan's subsequent roles could outshine Sholay. He had begun his career at the top and had no higher peaks left to conquer. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor on his 80th birth anniversary.
Mohammad Nabi to retire from ODIs after 2025 Champions Trophy
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024Afghanistan all-rounder Mohammad Nabi has announced that he will retire from One-Day Internationals after next year's Champions Trophy in Pakistan.
'NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship'
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024Waltz after being elected as the Co-Chair of India Caucus in January last year had said that India is the world's largest democracy and an important strategic partner for the United States.
Terror hits 8 Jammu districts, 18 jawans among 44 killed this year
Rediff.com11 Nov 2024To counter the threat and thwart the attempts of Pakistan-based handlers to spread terror in the peaceful areas of the region, officials said the Army, in close synergy with the police and the central armed police forces, has launched relentless operations in the vulnerable regions, especially in the dense forests.
MFs cast their lines for record Oct catch
Rediff.com11 Nov 2024Mutual funds (MFs) reinforced their record monthly inflows in October with an investment of Rs 87,000 crore (up to October 29), softening the downside pressure on domestic markets. Their prior record for monthly inflows was Rs 48,139 crore in May. This unprecedented monthly buying partially countered record monthly sales by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) of Rs 1.1 trillion last month.
New biz premium of life insurers rises 13% in October
Rediff.com11 Nov 2024Life insurance companies reported a 13.16 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth in new business premium (NBP), totting up Rs 30,347 crore in October, even as the number of policies sold saw a sharp decline. The growth was largely driven by strong performance from private sector life insurers.
FPIs withdraw nearly Rs 20,000 cr from equities in 5 trading sessions
Rediff.com10 Nov 2024The exodus of foreign investments from Indian equity markets continued unabated, with FPIs pulling out nearly Rs 20,000 crore in the last five trading sessions on higher valuations of domestic stocks and shifting their allocation to China. As a result, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in the equity market, with total outflows reaching Rs 13,401 crore for 2024 so far. Going ahead, the FPI selling trend is likely to continue in the near term till data indicate the piossibility of a trend reversal.
Gauff is youngest player since Sharapova to win WTA Finals
Rediff.com10 Nov 2024Gauff split from coach Brad Gilbert and flipped the script weeks later, however, winning her second WTA 1000 title last month at the China Open before reaching the Wuhan Open semis.
Ranji: Mulani, Himanshu power Mumbai to big win!
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024Spinner Shams Mulani (5/71) and Himanshu Singh (4/77) wreaked havoc by sharing nine wickets between them as defending champions Mumbai crushed Odisha.
When PM visits Arab nations...: Owaisi on 'vote jihad'
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024Owaisi said 324 farmers have died by suicide in "Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar) division", but no one is talking about it.
Javelin's dream team-up: Chopra and Zelezny unite
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra on Saturday roped in Jan Zelezny, one of the greatest the sport has produced, as coach to help prepare him for the upcoming season.
Jurel's heroics in vain at MCG
Rediff.com9 Nov 2024Dhruv Jurel has made a compelling case for inclusion in India's playing XI for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.
Greg Chappell's advice for Rohit, Kohli
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024Chappell said the upcoming five-match Test series in Australia "will be as much a battle of wits and endurance as it will be of skill, with each player needing to summon the drive and adaptability of their younger selves."
Trump Whale Theo Makes $50 Mn!
Rediff.com8 Nov 2024The trader not only predicted a Trump win but also wagered on Trump's success in both the popular vote and several key swing states.
Investors richer by Rs 10.47 lakh cr in two days
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024Stock investors have become richer by Rs 10.47 lakh crore in two straight days of gains in markets as benchmark Sensex jumped 2 per cent. At close on Wednesday, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies surged by Rs 10,47,565.48 crore to Rs 4,52,58,633.53 crore ($5.37 trillion) in two days of gains. "The feel good factor of Trump's win in the US election had a rub-off effect on world equity markets, including local indices as domestic investors resorted to value buying, especially in IT stocks, which pushed the benchmark Sensex above the 80k mark.
What Links Trump With This President?
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.
IL&FS group resolves debt of Rs 38,082 cr as of Sep-end
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024IL&FS group has discharged debt of Rs 38,082 crore to its creditors as of September 30, 2024, according to the latest status report affidavit filed by the debt-ridden firm before insolvency appellate tribunal NCLAT. "As on September 30, 2024, the total debt discharged to creditors of the Respondent No 1 (IL&FS) Group aggregates to Rs 38,082 crore," the status report said. This includes Rs 20,289 crore from monetisation of assets, Rs 8,140 crore from auto-debits, green entity principal servicing, NFB release and Rs 9,653 crore from interim distribution.
Netanyahu fires his defence minister over 'lack of trust'
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024Gallant, who was a longtime rival from within the Likud Party, will be replaced by Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz. Minister without Portfolio Gideon Sa'ar will replace Katz, as per Times of Israel.
Glitz and glamour: Saudi Arabia to host IPL Mega Auction 2025
Rediff.com6 Nov 2024The mega auction ahead of the Indian Premier League 2025 will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, the BCCI announced on Tuesday.
Women's ODI Ranking: Harmanpreet, Smriti lead India's charge
Rediff.com5 Nov 2024Harmanpreet Kaur climbed to the joint ninth spot while opener Smriti Mandhana remained fourth in the latest ICC Women's ODI rankings
Voting For Trump Will Only Hurt America
Rediff.com5 Nov 2024'To everyone voting for Trump, I have only this simple question: Would you let him have lunch with your daughter or sister or wife or mother?' 'Then why would you let him have our lunch (and so much more) for four more years?', asks Sree Sreenivasan.
A wake-up call for Indian cricket?
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Save Jasprit Bumrah, whose injury-prone body and exceptional skills demand workload management, questions are now being raised as to why the likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja opted out of Duleep Trophy.
Assam CM's 'communal rhetoric': Cong urges EC to act
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Monday hit out at the Election Commission for the 'tone and tenor' of its recent letter to his party while also urging the poll body to act against 'communal and incendiary rhetoric' allegedly used by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during poll campaigns.
'I try not to bat like Kane, I try to bat like...'
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Replacing a player of Kane Williamson's stature can be a daunting task but Will Young, who played a pivotal role in New Zealand's historic 3-0 Test series win in India, saw it as an opportunity to create his own mark
India's 10 Prettiest Villages
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Here's your travel guide to exploring some of India's most beautiful villages.
Poll Schemes Threaten Maharashtra's Finances
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Schemes like the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana strain fiscal resources amid rising unemployment and prices of food items.
'Kamala-Trump Race Is Very Close'
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024'If Trump wins the election, there's not going to be much turmoil.' 'But if he loses, he will not accept the results.' 'And if it is close, which I think it's going to be, he's going to contest it.' 'But at the end of the day, the truth will prevail.'
Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon
Rediff.com4 Nov 2024Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New York City Marathon in two hours seven minutes and 39 seconds on Sunday
Resilient Pant speaks out following India's shocking defeat
Rediff.com3 Nov 2024Rishabh Pant, India's star batter, has finally spoken out following his contentious dismissal and the team's defeat in the third Test against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.
India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals
Rediff.com3 Nov 2024Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World Championships
Krishna claims gold as Indian boxers impress at U19 World Championships
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024Young Indian boxer Krisha Verma won the gold in the women's 75kg category while five other signed off with silver medals at the inaugural U-19 World Championships organised by World Boxing in Colorado, USA.
It's Family Time For Assembly Bypolls
Rediff.com2 Nov 2024Political parties have fielded sons, wives and daughters-in-law of legislators who quit after being elected to the Lok Sabha.
We have no choice but to move court: Cong's reply to EC
Rediff.com1 Nov 2024The Congress on Friday hit out at the Election Commission after it rejected allegations over irregularities in the Haryana assembly polls, saying if the poll panel's goal is to 'strip itself of the last vestiges of neutrality', then it is doing a 'remarkable job' at creating that impression.