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Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

'Supreme Court Must Clarify Justice Chandrachud's Places Of Worship Remark'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'It was a disaster on his part to give an oral remark which allowed ascertainment of the religious character of places of worship.' 'This disrupted the social harmony of the country.'

'1,800 Mosques Are Disputed In This Country'

'1,800 Mosques Are Disputed In This Country'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'Unless Justice Chandrachud's judgment is (over)turned, there is no end to it.'

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Neena Gupta's Secret Project With Shyambabu

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

'I have done a one-hour film on soya bean with him!'

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

'Help! Manager Is Manipulating My Boss Against Me'

'Help! Manager Is Manipulating My Boss Against Me'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

You can explore the option of talking directly to the manager, suggests rediffGURU Archana Deshpande.

Orient-Express rejects Indian Hotels offer

Orient-Express rejects Indian Hotels offer

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

Orient-Express says the bid amount is significantly low and undervalues the assets of the company.

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

'Want To Take Everybody's Ideas To Space'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

'To access our satellite, you don't need any IQ test, you don't need to write an examination.' 'You can be a Class 1 student, an engineering student, a 60-year-old person, anybody can access our satellite.'

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

How T20 cricket is ruining the art of Test match batting

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

'Sometimes you're so used to muscling the ball that you end up forgetting the soft hands which probably used to happen eight or 10 years back. A complete cricketer is a cricketer who plays T20 format and Test cricket successfully. He can adapt his game.'

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Why Is India Not In The Innovation Race?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

India has its share of both large tech companies and large national laboratories, but why is it that these don't seem to be at the forefront of any innovation news headlines? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Tatas acquisition offer unsolicited: Orient Express

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

US-based Orient Express Hotels has termed the $1.86 billion acquisition offer by Tata group firm Indian Hotels as 'unsolicited' and said it will evaluate the proposal 'carefully and respond' accordingly.

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

50:50 Chance Of An RBI Rate Cut

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'If it doesn't, it will continue with measures to infuse liquidity, signalling a new cycle,' predicts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Quant Funds: Algo-driven approach reduces human bias, risk of style drift

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

SBI Mutual Fund recently launched the SBI Quant Fund. Its new fund offer (NFO) opened on December 4, 2024, and will close on December 18, 2024. Currently, 11 fund houses manage quant funds with assets worth Rs 9,013.6 crore.

'Har Ghar Lakhpati': SBI's new mantra for deposit accretion

'Har Ghar Lakhpati': SBI's new mantra for deposit accretion

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

At a time when banks are finding it challenging to mobilise resources, State Bank of India (SBI)-the country's largest lender-has devised a three-pronged strategy to boost deposit accretion. First is an aspirational product that promises to make depositors lakhpatis by helping them grow their deposits to Rs 1 lakh through recurring deposit (RD) schemes.

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

'Sushma transformed MEA, oriented it to people's call'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Joined by leaders from all major parties, Modi paid tributes to the Bharatiya Janata Party stalwart, who died last week, at a condolence meeting.

Cong badly exposed: Modi seizes on Kharge's remarks

Cong badly exposed: Modi seizes on Kharge's remarks

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday said the Congress stands 'badly exposed' in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

PICS: Manchester United thrash lowly Barnsley

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The Premier League's bottom two clubs met at Goodison Park and there was more woe for Everton as they bowed out on penalties to Southampton after a 1-1 draw.

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024; rebound anticipated in 2025

FPI inflows into Indian equities drop sharply in 2024; rebound anticipated in 2025

Rediff.com25 Dec 2024

After a robust 2023, foreign investors significantly scaled back their investments in Indian equities in 2024, with net inflows amounting to over Rs 5,000 crore, as elevated domestic valuations, coupled with geopolitical uncertainties prompted investors to adopt a more cautious stance. Looking ahead to 2025, FPI flows into Indian equities could see a recovery, supported by a cyclical upswing in corporate earnings, particularly in domestic-oriented sectors like capital goods, manufacturing, and infrastructure, Vinit Bolinjkar, head of research, Ventura Securities, said.

Global Footwear Majors Betting Big On Tamil Nadu

Global Footwear Majors Betting Big On Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The state is in the process of grooming a supplier ecosystem, for which India is almost entirely dependent on imports.

India better placed than China in trade with US: Experts

India better placed than China in trade with US: Experts

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Donald Trump's Presidency of the United States will open new opportunities for India though certain sectors, especially pharma and IT, may face the heat if the incoming president decides to impose restrictions on imports and H1B visa regulations, experts said on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's friendly relationship with Trump will have a positive bearing on Indo-US relations but India may have to adapt its strategies to maintain cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

'Rafisaab Has Not Left Us'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

'He used to do his homework before singing a song.' 'He used to find out who the hero of the movie would be or the situation in which the song would play in the film.' 'Accordingly, he moulded his voice.' 'For example, he sang Tel Maalish and Main Bambai Ka Babu for Johnny Walker in Johnny Walker style.' 'He would sing in different tones for Shammi Kapoor, Dilip Kumar and Guru Dutt.'

'I Want To Make More Money'

'I Want To Make More Money'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

'I want to do some things, like take my mum on the Orient Express to Venice.'

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Hrithik Roshan's Top 25 Songs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Sukanya Verma celebrates Hrithik Roshan's silver work anniversary with a playlist of 25 of his chartbusters.

CM Fadnavis promises to hike Ladki Bahin stipend to Rs 2,100

CM Fadnavis promises to hike Ladki Bahin stipend to Rs 2,100

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday assured his government will continue the Ladki Bahin Yojana and fulfil Mahayuti's pre-poll promise of hiking the monthly stipend under the scheme to Rs 2,100 from Rs 1,500 now to eligible women.

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Dhoni Beats Bachchan, SRK!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Dhoni endorses 42 brands to Bachchan's 41 and SRK's 34.

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Prevent undue panic: Centre advises states on mpox

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday advised states and union territories to screen and test of all suspect mpox cases.

India, China reach six-point consensus on border peace, healthy ties

India, China reach six-point consensus on border peace, healthy ties

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Doval is in Beijing for the 23rd round of the Special Representatives' talks being held after a gap of five years.

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

We are not carrying baggage from New Zealand series: Bumrah

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Bumrah also said that the team has finalised its playing XI although he will reveal it only at the toss.

How Bhumi Gupta Redefined Her Career

How Bhumi Gupta Redefined Her Career

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

'There are opportunities everywhere; my advice to all would be to not wait and just start.' 'Keep honing your skills you will see fruits of your labour.'

NPS Vs PPF Vs EPF: And The Winner Is...

NPS Vs PPF Vs EPF: And The Winner Is...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Isn't the goal of retirement planning to create a balanced portfolio that aligns with your financial goals, rather than chasing returns blindly, asks Ramalingam Kalirajan

What Are Dividend Funds?

What Are Dividend Funds?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'For those seeking regular income, these funds provide a steady stream of income through dividends.'

Orient Express posts profit, reviewing Tatas' offer

Orient Express posts profit, reviewing Tatas' offer

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Swinging back into profit for the third-quarter with net earnings of about $18 million, luxury hotel chain operator Orient Express on Friday said it is consulting financial and legal advisors on the Tata group's takeover bid and will reply to the offer in due course of time.

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

'Girls Will Be Girls Is About Your First Crush'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

'The flutters of excitement of a high-school romance, and then how life changes.'

Budget & MFs: What You Must Know

Budget & MFs: What You Must Know

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

While the minimum holding period for LTCG taxation has now been lowered, the tax outgo could be a bit higher under the new structure.

Foreign secretary raises safety of minorities in Bangladesh

Foreign secretary raises safety of minorities in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Dhaka on Monday on a day-long visit to hold talks with his Bangladeshi counterpart, amid strained bilateral ties since August following the ouster of prime minister Sheikh Hasina.

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

Alert: Job-oriented courses

Orient readies IPO plans

Orient readies IPO plans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Orient Craft Ltd, one of India's largest garment and apparel exporters, plans to to raise between Rs 250-350 crore (Rs 2.5-3.5 billion) from the capital markets in the first half of 2007, to fund its proposed expansion drive.

'China Will Be India's Main Concern In Sri Lanka'

'China Will Be India's Main Concern In Sri Lanka'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Will President Dissanayake calibrate his foreign policy taking into account India's immediate security concerns? We need to watch.'