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Muslim woman trolled for singing Hindu devotional song

Muslim woman trolled for singing Hindu devotional song

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A post on Facebook by a group called 'Mangalore Muslims' accused Suhana Sayed of tarnishing the community's image.

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Pakistan rebuffed US effort to assist military

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

Pakistan so far has rebuffed all US attempts to directly assist its forces in its war against terrorism despite best efforts by the Obama administration, a media report said on Monday. "Pakistan has accepted US money, weaponry and limited training, but has rebuffed further US efforts to assist its forces," The Washington Post said in a report.

No increase in Chinese incursions: Army chief

No increase in Chinese incursions: Army chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Chief of Army staff General Deepak Kapoor said on Saturday that there has been no increase in Chinese incursions along the Sino-Indian border.

Kaala Trailer Review: Recapturing Mani Ratnam's Dharavi magic

Kaala Trailer Review: Recapturing Mani Ratnam's Dharavi magic

Rediff.com29 May 2018

'Rajnikanth's Kaala seems like a continuation from where Mani Ratnam had left off in his masterpiece Naayagan.'

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Omar Abdullah in Delhi to finalise modalities

Rediff.com1 Jan 2009

Jammu and Kashmir chief minister designate Omar Abdullah left for New Delhi, on Thursday to join senior leaders of the National Conference, to work out the modalities of the coalition government with their Congress counterparts.

The best way to secure your PC

The best way to secure your PC

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

If you have invested in a new laptop or a desktop this year, don't gamble with your PC's security by using some free security software.

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested 2 more persons in connection with the corporate espionage case.

We don't know where Osama is: US defence secy

We don't know where Osama is: US defence secy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2009

The United States has not received reliable intelligence on the whereabouts of Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden for years and does not know where the world's most wanted terrorist is hiding, Defence Secretary Robert Gates has said. "Well, we don't know for a fact where Osama bin Laden is. If we did, we'd go get him," Gates told ABC News when asked whether the Pakistan government was doing enough to catch the terrorist mastermind.

World's 10 most powerful cities

World's 10 most powerful cities

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

New York scores top marks for its economy as well as research and development, while London is judged to be the world's cultural capital. Paris is number one for livability and accessibility. Geneva, Zurich and Vienna are praised for their ecology and natural environment.

Why credit cards burn a hole in your pocket

Why credit cards burn a hole in your pocket

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

If a consumer spends Rs 50,000 on a credit card and only pays off the minimum amount of 5 per cent due every month, then at an interest rate of 34 per cent per annum it will take him about 11 years to completely pay off the amount with the total interest payable at Rs 57,000.

Revised Copyright Act to hurt broadcasters

Revised Copyright Act to hurt broadcasters

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Asking for transparency in functioning, leading broadcasters like Zee TV, STAR, Sony and others have taken a strong objection to a proposed move by the ministry of human resource development to amend the existing Copyright Act without consulting the them.

Pakistan Parliament approves Shariah in Swat

Pakistan Parliament approves Shariah in Swat

Rediff.com13 Apr 2009

Pakistan's parliament on Monday endorsed a move to enforce Islamic laws in the restive northwestern Swat valley, which is largely controlled by the Taliban, and asked President Asif Ali Zardari to accord approval to the measure to usher in peace across the country.The National Assembly or lower house of the parliament adopted a resolution recommending that President Zardari should accord approval to the Nizam-e-Adal Regulation to implement Shariah or Islamic laws in Swat.

Mariyadhai's music is not original

Mariyadhai's music is not original

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Raj TV's next Tamil venture has lots of melodies but no originality.

Ex-Pak Army officials helped Mumbai attackers

Ex-Pak Army officials helped Mumbai attackers

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Former Pakistan Army officers and those from the powerful ISI helped train the attackers who targeted Mumbai last week killing over 180 people, a media report said today quoting a former Pentagon official.

Who will be the next finance minister?

Who will be the next finance minister?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

The country's new home minister, Palaniappan Chidambaram, today said he prefers a Congressman as his successor in the finance ministry, setting off speculation about the implication of his statement.

Kailasa's international outing

Kailasa's international outing

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

Kailash Kher and his band will perform in Philadelphia this week.

Crisis: US expects India to play a greater role

Crisis: US expects India to play a greater role

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

The US expects India to play a greater role along with China and other major economies in tackling the current financial crisis and supports bigger responsibilities for it in the international financial institutions, Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said.

The curious case of Maya Kodnani

The curious case of Maya Kodnani

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Political observers feel that Kodnani's arrest will help the Bharatiya Janata Party project a more 'secular and fair' image.

Home loan: Benefit from prepayment

Home loan: Benefit from prepayment

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

Public sector banks charge 1 to 1.5 percent as prepayment penalty on the outstanding loan amount and in the case of private banks it is between 2 and 4 percent.

Travel writing workshop

Travel writing workshop

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Chillibreeze Solutions Pvt Ltd has invited an American trainer and writer to conduct a Travel Writing workshop in Hyderabad.

No salary hike, job cuts likely: TCS

No salary hike, job cuts likely: TCS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

As a part of cost cutting measures to tackle global economic downturn, IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said job cuts are possible and ruled out salary hikes next year.

It is like I'm going to play my first Test: Patil

It is like I'm going to play my first Test: Patil

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

Sandeep Patil said he was pleasantly surprised when he was on Wednesday named as the new Director of Cricket Operation of the National Cricket Academy by the BCCI.

Rajinikanth gets a chocolate statue!

Rajinikanth gets a chocolate statue!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Global financial crisis: What's the right strategy

Global financial crisis: What's the right strategy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

The reality is that this is an unprecedented time, and the environment far murkier than usual. While a trading rally is clear, it is to my mind premature to make any statement beyond that. While it is probably dangerous to have very high cash levels, I find it difficult to be fully invested, either, says Akash Prakash.

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

PIX: Tabu, Jaya Prada, Zeenat Aman cheer Asha Bhosle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.

A divided Satyam board passed Maytas deal

A divided Satyam board passed Maytas deal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

While the board had 'unanimously' passed the resolution for the $1.6 billion acquisition of two Maytas firms, run by Satyam founder Ramalinga Raju's family, many of the five independent directors raised concerns over the deal. The concerns related to the valuation, actual benefits to the shareholders being a related party transaction and assurance about board being used as a 'rubber stamp' and the company moving away from core business of IT.

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Vellore Institute of Technology invites applications for admission to its BTech programmes.

What are the top television shows? Tell us!

What are the top television shows? Tell us!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

What are the top television shows? Tell us!

Ash at the French Open

Ash at the French Open

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The actress takes a break.

Box office: Race 3 won't hit 200 crores

Box office: Race 3 won't hit 200 crores

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Exchange stocks for a holiday abroad...

Exchange stocks for a holiday abroad...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Investment advisers believe that it makes little sense to swap assets (shares) accumulated over time for an expense (holiday). "Selling shares of a blue-chip company only reflects that you don't believe in it," said Gaurav Mashruwala, a certified financial planner.

America's backdoor layoffs

America's backdoor layoffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

Underemployed freelancers and involuntary part-timers are hidden casualties of the deepening recession.

CAT: There's no substitute for reading

CAT: There's no substitute for reading

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

How should students prepare for the Reading Comprehension section and what questions could they be asked? We take a look.

It's Sonia versus Mayawati on star-studded Sunday

It's Sonia versus Mayawati on star-studded Sunday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Poll-bound Delhi will witness star-studded election rallies on Sunday, organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's ally Shiromani Akali Dal, the Congress and the Bahujan Samaj Party, which are trying their best to ensure impressive turnouts.Congress president Sonia Gandhi will sound the election bugle from Mangolpuri in outer Delhi while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and BSP chief Mayawati will address a rally in Trilokpuri in east Delhi.

Box Office: Race 3 gets an excellent opening

Box Office: Race 3 gets an excellent opening

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The hits and misses of the week.

Chemicals: Budget fails to act as catalyst

Chemicals: Budget fails to act as catalyst

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

Contrary to expectations of the chemical sector, Budget turned non event.

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Jab we met: 'I have my parents to thank!'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

We invited readers to share their love stories with us. Here are a few more responses!

Fiscal deficit target: States can deviate 0.5%

Fiscal deficit target: States can deviate 0.5%

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

The Union government gives debt and interest relief under the debt consolidation and relief facility to the states, which meet their targets set by Fiscal Responsibility and Budgetary Management acts. As part of the second stimulus package, states were allowed to deviate from their FRBM targets by 0.5 percentage points to go for a higher fiscal deficit of 3.5 per cent to incur additional capital expenditure to counter the slowdown in the economy of their states.

Bollywood celebrates Father's Day

Bollywood celebrates Father's Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

With Father's Day coming up this Sunday, Bollywood gets ready to cheer their dads.

Barreto returns from Sao Paulo

Barreto returns from Sao Paulo

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Mohun Bagan's Brazilian footballer Jose Ramirez Barreto, who experienced a harrowing time before flying home, returned from Sao Paulo on Monday. The Brazilian, whose passport was confiscated by the Kolkata Customs for allegedly carrying unauthorised foreign exchange, spent about six weeks with his family before returning to the city.