Search results for 'Chaturvedi'

Supermarkets in India may soon sell petrol, diesel

Supermarkets in India may soon sell petrol, diesel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

If the reforms are implemented, multi-brand retail majors such as Future Group and Reliance Retail might enter the fuel retail space.

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Bollywood's ladies are FABULOUS AFTER 40!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

It's such a misconception that actresses -- any woman for that matter -- are on a downwards slope when they hit 40.

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

10 Directors Who Made A Comeback

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Joginder Tuteja looks at 10 film-makers who returned to direction after a long time.

Meet India's first 3 women fighter pilots

Meet India's first 3 women fighter pilots

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The Indian Air Force is set to make history on June 18 when the first three women fighter pilots will be formally commissioned into the force.

Memories of Elections from another day

Memories of Elections from another day

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

As the 2019 Lok Sabha election approaches, some rare photographs from the 1996 election campaign, which saw a Bharatiya Janata Party prime minister for the first time in India's history, albeit only for 13 days.

'Market volatility may last a year'

'Market volatility may last a year'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

The volatility in Indian markets will take another 12 months to ease out. There are market cycles and economic cycles. We had a 4-year bear phase during 1994-97. The markets are still trading at reasonable levels compared to the one year forward price-to-earnings ratio multiple of 2005-06.

Review: October is a wonder

Review: October is a wonder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

'October is the month when the sweet-smelling flower, known as parijat, shiuli, harsingar, night jasmine or prajakta, enters bloom.' 'But the lesson of love and loss in Shoojit Sircar's poignant drama is likely to linger all year long,' says Sukanya Verma.

Dual fuel pricing: State bus units to be badly hit

Dual fuel pricing: State bus units to be badly hit

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The Chaturvedi Committee and the public sector oil marketing companies have suggested that all industrial and commercial establishments including the state transport undertaking and the railways, which are the largest consumer of diesel in the country, should pay for the fuel at the market rate. The public sector oil marketing companies sell diesel and petrol at highly subsidised prices in order to shield customers from the rise in crude oil prices.

Panel for restricting LPG,Kerosene to BPL families

Panel for restricting LPG,Kerosene to BPL families

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

It proposed that smart cards be issued to BPL families for supply of subsidised kerosene in urban and semi-urban areas to cut diversion of the fuel to unintended users. The panel also suggested a cash transfer system, whereby funds can be transferred to BPL families through a banking or postal system for purchasing of kerosene, instead of supplying the fuel much below the market price.

Bollywood stars and their Besties!

Bollywood stars and their Besties!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Happy Friendship Day!

CEO beaten to death in Noida

CEO beaten to death in Noida

Rediff.com22 Sep 2008

The chief executive officer of a company was on Monday beaten to death by a group of dismissed employees inside office premises after a meeting, called to resolve dispute between them and management, failed.

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

PIX: Shah Rukh-Gauri party with Akshay-Twinkle

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Even as Sonam Kapoor threw a Diwali party, Amitabh Bachchan hosted a grand celebration too.

FDI inflows to hit all-time high in FY15

FDI inflows to hit all-time high in FY15

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

Chaturvedi said the highest ever FDI flows received by the country were in FY12 at $35.12 billion while in four months of this fiscal alone we have crossed $10.75 billion.

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

IIT students to get lockdown benefits!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

From early graduation to flexible grading, Gunjan Sharma reports on how the IITs will help their graduating students.

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

The success story of an Indian origin lawyer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

For someone who has worked as a federal criminal prosecutor for the better part of her life, it was a challenge for Anjali Chaturvedi to act as defence attorney in an alleged white collar crime. But her success vindicated her lifelong conviction that she should never shy away from challenges.

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Quiz Time: In which film was Raj Kapoor a clapper boy?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

BJP faces flak for free Covid vaccine promise in Bihar

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at the BJP, saying one has to refer to the state-wise election schedule to know when one will have access to the vaccine. The BJP, however, said health is a state subject and its manifesto is for Bihar, not for the entire country, where it has promised that the state will buy the vaccine for its people.

Panel moots petrol hike by Rs 2.50 per month

Panel moots petrol hike by Rs 2.50 per month

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

The high-level Chaturvedi Committee has recommended raising petrol prices by Rs 2.50 a litre per month till March 2009 and diesel prices by Rs 0.75 per litre till 2010 to eliminate subsidies on the two fuels.

Tata Steel appoints new MD at Corus

Tata Steel appoints new MD at Corus

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Tata Steel has appointed Uday Kumar Chaturvedi as MD of Corus Strip Products UK. It has also made two other changes in the top management of Corus.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rajya Sabha passes bill to punish those attacking medics

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The Bill was supported by the members across party lines, however, some suggested to add in its purview hospital sanitary staff, ASHA (accredited social health activist) workers and 'Corona warriors' in emergency services such as police and personnel from other departments.

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

59,853 Crimes Against Women in UP!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

UP accounted for 14.7 per cent of all registered crimes against women in 2019. The state also recorded the highest number of cases against Dalit women.

Peacocks don't mate, says judge who wants cow as national animal

Peacocks don't mate, says judge who wants cow as national animal

Rediff.com31 May 2017

The peahen gives birth after it gets impregnated with the tears of the peacock, says the judge.

Raut's 'best wishes' to BJP as MLAs shifted to resort

Raut's 'best wishes' to BJP as MLAs shifted to resort

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

"I also say, on behalf of my party, that we can form government if we want and there can be a Shiv Sena chief minister," Raut told reporters.

Mulayam Singh's bitter PIL

Mulayam Singh's bitter PIL

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In a written submission before the Supreme Court on February 27, Mulayam Singh responded to the allegations against him. And his reply is an eye-opener

'Markets at all-time high: Book some MF profits'

'Markets at all-time high: Book some MF profits'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Turncoats or loyalists? Chouhan in for a tough choice

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

After two and a half months of taking oath, MP Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has many challenges before him. The first is to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, which has affected more than 10,000 people in the state. But The political challenges are even more daunting, reports Sandeep Kumar.

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Man who warned of the Bhopal gas leak

Rediff.com22 May 2021

Just months before the deadly gas leak in Bhopal killed 15,000 people, journalist Rajkumar Keswani -- who passed into the ages on Friday, May 21, 2021 -- had warned that the 'city stood on the edge of a volcano'.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Non-metros see surge in number porting requests

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The highest number of requests are in Karnataka (39.18 million) and Tamil Nadu (35.56 million).

10 Directors debut in Rs 100 Crore Club

10 Directors debut in Rs 100 Crore Club

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

2019 had as many as 17 films in the Rs 100/200/300 crore clubs. What's even more remarkable is that 10 directors made their debut in this elite club, something totally unprecedented.

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Do YOU have it in you to be a journalist?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

With postgraduate students getting preferences in the job market, students are advised to think carefully before joining this programme

Disproportionate assets case: UP govt to probe CD

Disproportionate assets case: UP govt to probe CD

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The governemnt decision follows a direction by Speaker Mata Prasad Pandey after the matter was raised in the House on Monday.

NSEL questions investor numbers

NSEL questions investor numbers

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Financial Technologies (India), has made a loan of Rs 225 crore to NSEL.

'Mulayam has no faith in judiciary'

'Mulayam has no faith in judiciary'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Transcript of chat with Vishwanath Chaturvedi.

Nargis Fakhri, John Abraham: Celeb sightings in Mumbai

Nargis Fakhri, John Abraham: Celeb sightings in Mumbai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Quite a few stars stepped out for promotional duties.

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Oh dear! Smriti Irani in war of words with Bihar minister

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Choudhary answered to her objection by another message on his micro blogging site.

Aladdin: Indian theatre comes of age

Aladdin: Indian theatre comes of age

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The camaraderie between the Genie and Aladdin is expressed in Hindi, a language that only the two of them can use to communicate with each other. The rest of the cast speaks in English, making Hindi the indigenous aspect of a globally loved tale.

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The quitline number -- 1800-11-2356 -- is a dedicated toll-free number to help tobacco users receive free support and guidance to subdue their addiction.

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Abhijeet ko gussa kyon aata hain?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

'Some reckon his bitterness results from wanting to stay relevant despite a waning career.'

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. What went down at Auto Expo Day 2

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

New Creta, petrol Vitarra Brezza.. A quick look at what went down at Auto Expo Day 2.