Mention Anant Nag to almost anyone in Karnataka and the reaction is immediate: 'Anant? Oh my God! What a fascinating man!' 'Such an intellectual. Such a great speaker. Brilliant actor.'
'Major unions should be included. If this goes on, decision-making will become heavily one-sided and we will be forced to continue our strikes.'
A trade body in Jharkhand, FJCCI, has urged the Union Finance Minister to withdraw the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 for merchants. The body argues that this charge will significantly increase operating costs for businesses, especially MSMEs and retailers, who rely on the current zero-MDR regime for digital payments.
'On a plain reading of Article 121, it can be said that the chairman's casting vote can be invoked in either of these cases.'
Mahindra has launched the Thar OG, an upgraded version of its popular SUV, built on a new M Glyde 4G platform with advanced features like Frequency Dependent Damping and Electric Power Steering, while retaining an accessible starting price of 10.32 Lakh.
'I got back on the show after taking medication and doing whatever I could to ease the pain in my elbow. But when it happened again, I realised I couldn't take it anymore because, going forward, it could hamper my recovery.'
Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.
Scenes from the aftermath of Delhi's Satya Niketan building collapse on Tuesday.
'Earlier, Ganeshotsav was social. Now it is all about social media.'
Despite receiving poor reviews, the cast and crew of Haiwaan gather in Mumbai for a star-studded screening.
Choose from a diverse range of genres, from the third instalment of the Hindi anthology Lust Stories 3 to Ravi Teja's superhit Irumudi to the Korean drama The Scandal.
'I kept saying, we'll do it, but I had no clue how. Neither did my trainer. But we went in with the intention that no matter what, we will have to do this.'
The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) Integrity Unit has charged two more Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) officials, Md Abdul Kayum Rashed and Md Amin Khan, with alleged breaches of the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, bringing the total number of individuals charged in BPL-linked cases to nine since May.
Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons, has stated its firm opposition to the holding company's public listing, revealing that the Tata Sons board will meet again to explore all available alternatives to listing.
The power suit has officially left the boardroom. Celebrities are taking classic tailoring and giving it a serious fashion upgrade wearing blazers as capes, swapping trousers for shorts, ditching shirts altogether and adding corsets, chokers and statement jewellery into the mix.
'I have seen all the storms and floods. I have crawled and reached here.'
'The total carbohydrate intake remains the deciding factor.'
Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf has expressed his strong desire to play Test cricket, aiming for a spot in the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, as the team grapples with significant struggles in its pace department.
A member of the National Traders' Welfare Board (NTWB) has urged the central government to withdraw its decision to impose a 0.4 per cent Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions exceeding Rs 2,000, effective from October 15. He warned that the new charge, which will be borne by merchants, could negatively impact business growth and lead to higher prices, contradicting the government's 'ease of doing business' policy.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, closed nearly flat on Thursday, influenced by the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hike and indications of further monetary tightening. Despite some intraday gains, caution prevailed, with foreign institutional investors continuing to offload equities. Meanwhile, the National Stock Exchange of India's (NSE) mega initial public offering opened for subscription, garnering 39 per cent subscription on its first day.
rediffGURU Nagarajan JSK, a career counsellor with over 30 years of experience, addressed readers' queries and offered practical advice on how to make the right decision.
The sari may be timeless, but the blouse is having a serious main-character moment. From giant bows and corsets to dramatic back details, halter necks and sheer overlays, celebrities are proving that the right blouse can completely change the personality of a sari.
The LIC Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme is offered by the LIC Golden Jubilee Foundation aims to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections by providing financial assistance for higher education and improving their future employment opportunities.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
Rhiti Tiwari clearly didn't get the memo that a baddie has to stick to one aesthetic. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, who is now bringing her personality to the Bigg Boss 20 house, has a wardrobe that swings between biker-chic, futuristic glam and boho cool.
The 72nd National Film Awards celebrated outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, with Yami Gautam, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, Dhanush, and Sanjay Mishra among the prominent winners.
A nostalgic trip through Goa reveals the real locations, conversations and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped Drishyam: The Conclusion.
Yoga may help improve digestion and reduce bloating by relaxing the body, reducing stress, and encouraging healthy movement of the digestive system, says rediffGURU Pushpa R, founder of Radiant Yoga Vibes.
Shah Rukh Khan offered a rare glimpse into his family's private Ganpati celebrations at Mannat, revealing his wife Gauri Khan performs the aarti, followed by a simple family visarjan.
'Details of accounts such as the name, email id associated with the account, the IP address will now be shared with law enforcement agencies, which will help track down offenders faster.'
'If the intention was simply to replicate what's already been done elsewhere, there was no need for a committee at all -- there's already an Act passed there (in Uttarakhand); just copy it, paste it, and you're done. Why waste everyone's time convening a panel for that?'
Shriya Pilgaonkar has a knack for taking the most familiar desi silhouettes and giving them a wonderfully unexpected twist.
Explore the intriguing journey of Isha Rikhi, the Punjabi actress and model currently making waves on Bigg Boss 20, as she navigates her career and recent high-profile separation from rapper Badshah.
'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'
From forgettable turns to award-worthy performances, these actors have brought visually impaired characters to life on screen in the last decade.
'Treating stock brokers as merchants for MDR is fundamentally misplaced.'
A stake sale by Tata Trusts will help it to have a larger corpus that could be used to balance the unequal dividends that flow from Tata Sons on an ongoing basis.
India's national security adviser was in Dhaka for roughly three-quarters of the day on Thursday to prepare the ground for Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to New Delhi.
Ajay Devgn's lease of his Juhu bungalow to a commercial salon has ignited a dispute with his housing society, which is vehemently opposing the move citing the area's residential character and potential disruptions.
Air India has been issued a show-cause notice by the ministry of civil aviation after three Italian nationals travelled from Amritsar to Delhi and then to Munich without obtaining mandatory departure immigration clearance, highlighting a 'serious security and immigration-related lapse'.
