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Demonetised notes are being shredded: RBI

Demonetised notes are being shredded: RBI

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The central bank had earlier estimated the value of old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes received, as on June 30, 2017, at Rs 15.28 trillion.

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Have asked Delhi Police to ensure peace: Shah

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Shah said police used force as the protesters indulged in violence, set blaze vehicles. He also said the NRC was not a religion-based exercise.

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

X'mas: How e-tailers are outdoing retailers

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

Shopping websites say it is about first-mover advantage.

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Some signs of normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

In Jaffrabad, Maujpur, Yamuna Vihar, Chand Bagh, Mustafabad and Bhajanpura, which were among the areas worst hit by the communal violence, there were more vehicles and people on the roads than in the last five days.

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

10 small economies hold 85% of $15 trn phantom FDI

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Phantom FDI refers to investments that pass through shell companies that have no real business activities and are tailor-made to cut tax liabilities.

'We have brought pornography to mainstream cinema'

'We have brought pornography to mainstream cinema'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Tanishtha Chatterjee, who won the Best Actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival, talks about the state of affairs in Indian cinema.

Ice-cool Del Potro paves the way for Argentina's Davis Cup win

Ice-cool Del Potro paves the way for Argentina's Davis Cup win

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Juan Del Potro's tennis career looked over after a second wrist injury sidelined him for the best part of two years in 2014 but the Argentine enjoyed one of his greatest moments when he led his nation to their maiden Davis Cup title.

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Man shot at while cops, anti-CAA protesters clash in Aligarh

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Following the violence, the administration also suspended internet services in Aligarh till midnight as a precautionary measure.

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Lockdown? You can still buy that dream Mercedes!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The German luxury automaker has already seen its online traffic increase 10-fold this year. Though that has not always translated into sales, Mercedes-Benz says it is continuing to build on what it calls its "touch-free" experience to stay plugged into its consumer base. Under the used car business, more than 150 cars were sold online in January and February.

Woman alleges attack for complaining against slaughterhouse

Woman alleges attack for complaining against slaughterhouse

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Nandini, 45, who works as a software engineer along with her friend Sejil, was accompanying police to an illegal slaughterhouse.

Op Bluestar's 28th anniversary: Khalistan slogans raised

Op Bluestar's 28th anniversary: Khalistan slogans raised

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

Amid separatist slogans and "honouring" of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, the 28th anniversary of Operation Bluestar to flush out militants from Sikh holy shrine the Golden Temple, was on Wednesday observed at Akal Takht, the highest temporal seat, an event from which Punjab's ruling Shiromani Akali Dal kept away.

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Burger King eyes highway pitstops as path to growth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

The company plans to collaborate with stopover management consolidators, who will participate in the bids to develop food courts and rest areas along the highways. Such stopovers will house multiple restaurant brands, reports Avishek Rakshit.

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

#GadgetWatch: Top four impressive speakers

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

From the X-mini SUPA to the TAGG Loop, these are sound devices you can't ignore, says Abhik Sen.

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

OTAs go offline to sell holiday packages and build brand

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

When the founder and CEO of MakeMyTrip.com, Deep Kalra, spoke of his plans to expand the company's offline retail stores, the American board members of the Nasdaq-listed online travel firm found the idea revolutionary.

Realty firms spread wings

Realty firms spread wings

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Venturing into films, music & food biz, cite reasons from personal interest to future market opportunity

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Why online and offline retailers will co-exist

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

The co-founder of Snapdeal was talking a day after he signed an agreement with Tata-run Croma

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Most consumers still prefer to buy smartphones online

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Amid the protests against leading e-commerce firms, Flipkart and Amazon, shipments through the online route in fact witnessed a double-digit growth every quarter.

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

How Ujjivan plans to give shape to Modi's financial inclusion dream

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

A well-run non-banking company has better margins than a bank, but the objective of setting up Ujjivan was to provide comprehensive financial inclusion, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank MD & CEO Samit Ghosh tells Anup Roy in an interview.

Senior PPP leader shot dead in Pakistan

Senior PPP leader shot dead in Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Senior Pakistan People's Party leader Syed Talib Husain Shah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Gujrat district of Punjab province, police officials said on Wednesday.

Meet the CEO who 'has not seen a slowdown'

Meet the CEO who 'has not seen a slowdown'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Having delivered the numbers, Nitin Paranjpe talks about his plans to make Hindustan Unilever future-proof.

Kanpur: Decline of an industrial hub

Kanpur: Decline of an industrial hub

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

During election season, every party leader worth his salt makes promises of revival, only to again repeat these in the next polls, reports Kavita Chowdhury

Ramlila crackdown: SC dismisses Ramdev's petition

Ramlila crackdown: SC dismisses Ramdev's petition

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Ramdev-run Bharat Swabhiman Trust seeking review of its judgement in which it had criticised the yoga guru's disciples for indulging in brick batting with police during the midnight crackdown at the Ramlila Maidan last summer.

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Barmy Army warming up for Aussies

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Raucous Edgbaston is about as far removed from the refined surrounds of Lord's as it can get

How IPL stint with Ponting, Tendulkar shaped Pandya's career

How IPL stint with Ponting, Tendulkar shaped Pandya's career

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Hard-hitting Baroda all-rounder Hardik Pandya said his selection to the Indian team for the T20 series boosted his confidence and is hoping to carry his good form in domestic cricket into the upcoming three-match Twenty20 series in Australia.

'Gentle giant will be missed'

'Gentle giant will be missed'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Political leaders bid an emotional goodbye to Vajpayee.

10 amazing pics from India with love

10 amazing pics from India with love

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Rediff readers share their travel pics. You can share yours too! #India-Photos

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Inside 9/11 museum: Navy SEAL's shirt who killed bin Laden, more

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The National September 11 Memorial and Museum has two new additions to their collection -- the fatigue shirt worn by a member of SEAL Team Six during the Osama bin Laden raid and a commemorative coin given to 'Maya', the Central Intelligence Agency operative who helped track the Al Qaeda founder, and a brick from bin Laden's compound in Pakistan.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Rohtak shocker: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped, mutilated and murdered

Rohtak shocker: Woman kidnapped, gang-raped, mutilated and murdered

Rediff.com13 May 2017

Congress president Sonia Gandhi expressed deep shock and outrage over the brutal gang rape-and-murder of the young woman, and highlighted the need for "revisiting" the issue of women safety.

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Chinese jets intrude Taiwan air space amid US official visit

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

China, which considers the estranged island of Taiwan as part of its mainland, vociferously objects to any high-level foreign dignitaries meeting Taiwanese leaders.

Global players to shop as retail floodgates open

Global players to shop as retail floodgates open

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The FDI floodgates have opened mega opportunities for not only brick-and-mortar retailers, but for their virtual peers as well.

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Sabarimala row: 1,369 people arrested after Kerala turned war zone

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

801 cases have been registered in connection with violent protests which were witnessed during the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by pro-Hindu outfits on Thursday, police said, adding that 717 people are now in preventive custody.

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Air quality dips to 'very poor' at many places in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The overall AQI deteriorated further and touched the 268 mark, which falls in the poor category.

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Leaders hope people follow ideals of Lord Ram

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Leaders hope the Ayodhya temple ceremony would pave way for harmony.

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Despite poor stock market debut, Xiaomi is still bullish on India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Xiaomi proposes to increase its content and software tie-ups

'Blasphemer Rushdie will be welcomed with shoes in India'

'Blasphemer Rushdie will be welcomed with shoes in India'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

In an interview with rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa, the president of All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat says people will denounce Rushdie and hurl shoes at him if they find him. The blasphemer should be ready for such a reception, he adds.

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Chaos in Delhi as farmers' tractor parade turns violent, 1 dead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The farmers' tractor rally - Kisaan Parade - against the farm laws was expected to be held after 12 pm. However, huge crowds gathered on the borders at around 8 am.

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

'I am bored of this obsession with Tagore and Ray'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'So much so we don't feel the need to create anything, but just bask in that glory.' 'It's time to move on.' 'How much burden can you put on a person or the legacy of the person?'

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Jaish doesn't exist in Pak, says military spokesperson

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

He further said that the JeM claim of responsibility for the Pulwama attack had not been made from inside Pakistan.