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Javed Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make a song for Swacch Bharat

Javed Akhtar, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make a song for Swacch Bharat

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

'For a very long time, we have felt the need for another anthem song that binds that whole nation together,' Baabul Supriyo says.

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

'India will fight to win every match' as squad named for FIFA U-17 WC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

India have been drawn in Group A alongside USA, Colombia and Ghana. The hosts face USA on October 6, followed by Colombia and Ghana on October 9 and October 12 respectively at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

My night with Guns N' Roses

My night with Guns N' Roses

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

A touch of disppointment could be felt from the crowd since a majority of the tracks were from the new album.

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

'Hear our cry, Let 9W fly': Jet Air employees

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

With substantial number of employees having been with Jet Airways for around 20 years, getting another job is also not easy considering the age factor and the job market situation.

Food inflation to come down to 4-5% by Nov

Food inflation to come down to 4-5% by Nov

Rediff.com26 May 2010

Planning Commission Member Abhijit Sen on Wednesday said food inflation is expected to decline to 4 to 5 per cent by November from the current over 16 per cent after the arrival of Kharif (summer) crops.

Jaya Bachchan to make her television debut

Jaya Bachchan to make her television debut

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The actress will make her debut on television with an adaptation of Gujarati author Kajal Oza Vaidya's novel Yog Viyog.

No Shah Rukh-Deepika romance in Happy New Year

No Shah Rukh-Deepika romance in Happy New Year

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

"He wanted Farah to focus on the caper, and tone down the romantic element with Deepika," says a source.

Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia split

Arjun Rampal, Mehr Jesia split

Rediff.com28 May 2018

'Relationships can end, but love lives on.'

How to ensure financial security for family

How to ensure financial security for family

Rediff.com25 Aug 2009

For generating fixed income, you can also look at the Post Office monthly income scheme, which will pay interest at 8 per cent per annum, taxable in the hands of the account holder.

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

'Can I invest in the stockmarket now?'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

Have you tried the Boat Dosa?

Have you tried the Boat Dosa?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

From ice creams to dosas, these food pics will tease your taste buds.

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

RBI will keep PSBs under strict watch

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

RBI says haste in easing norms for banks harmful to economy.

Saina is PSPB Sports Person of the Year

Saina is PSPB Sports Person of the Year

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal walked away with the Sports Person of the Year award for 2008-09, while World billiards champion Pankaj Advani and cricketer Virender Sehwag shared the honour for 2007-08 at the ninth PSPB annual awards in Delhi on Wednesday night.

How loan waivers will hurt the states

How loan waivers will hurt the states

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Among the states due for election next year are AP, Haryana and Odisha, which have a fair share of agri credit. If these states individually announced debt relief, the combined waiver would be at least around Rs 600 bn to Rs 700 bn. Clearly, this will be a frightening challenge for Indian banks.

Jadavpur University VC agrees to step down after Mamata intervenes

Jadavpur University VC agrees to step down after Mamata intervenes

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Bringing the curtains down on the four-month-long unrest at Jadavpur University, Vice-Chancellor Abhijit Chakrabarti on Monday agreed to step down from the post following the intervention of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Do you know why India is protesting against CAA/NRC?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

'The NRC is aimed at rounding up and permanently jailing Indian Muslims who cannot produce the documents to satisfy a government which punishes those individuals who do not declare maximum number of Muslims foreigners.' 'It is for this reason that we see so many Indian Muslims protesting these laws and it is for this reason that so many non-Muslims cannot stand by and watch what is happening in their country,' says Aakar Patel.

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Remains of the day as India exits lockdown

Rediff.com19 May 2020

'This is a critical story that Modi seems to grasp far better -- almost instinctively -- in comparison with most of his predecessors as prime ministers,' notes M K Bhadrakumar.

Navy's UAV crashes due to technical snag

Navy's UAV crashes due to technical snag

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

An unmanned aerial vehicle of the Indian Navy, used for monitoring the sea off Ramanathapuram coast, crashed into a coconut grove near Ramanathapuram on Friday. Naval Commander Abhijit Bhargattagi said the UAV, named Search 922, crashed while returning after several sorties due to some technical snag.

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

13 economists laud Telangana's cash support for farmers, red-flag loan waivers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2018

13 eminent economists, including former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan and current International Monetary Fund Chief Economist Gita Gopinath, in a report have asked the political establishment not to resort to populist tricks.

Formula 1 comes to the desert

Formula 1 comes to the desert

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Built in three years the circuit is magnificent and played host to the first-ever twilight F1 race. With a new race time of 5 pm, the race started in daylight and ended at night.

Anil Kapoor: Sonam is recovering

Anil Kapoor: Sonam is recovering

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

Sonam is expected to be out of hospital by the end of this week.

Bachchan, editor in war of words over interview

Bachchan, editor in war of words over interview

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The actor has criticised a prominent tabloid for not doing justice to an interview it took with him in the first week of his 67th birthday.

Agri-growth not less than 3% this year: Sen

Agri-growth not less than 3% this year: Sen

Rediff.com16 Oct 2008

The Prime Minister Economy Advisory Council has projected a mere two per cent growth in the sector for the current year. Earlier in August, PMEAC had projected the agriculture production to grow at a lower pace of two per cent in the current year as against 4.5 per cent in 2007-08.

Man Utd make proposal to Indian company

Man Utd make proposal to Indian company

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

European and world club champions Manchester United have sent a shirt sponsorship proposal to an Indian company, some 16 months before the end of their current deal with American insurance giants AIG.

Kareena: It would be a pleasure to work with Suriya

Kareena: It would be a pleasure to work with Suriya

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

Kareena Kapoor makes up for her goof-up.

Farm sector grows 2.4% in Q1

Farm sector grows 2.4% in Q1

Rediff.com31 Aug 2009

The agriculture growth slowed down to 2.4 per cent in the April-June quarter this year from 3 per cent in the same quarter last year.

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

BJP MP seeks demolition of ramp near Shah Rukh's house

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'The residents of the area have for long been complaining about the chaos and traffic build up there due to the ramp,' MP Poonam Mahajan says.

No plans to ban futures in more commodities:Finmin

No plans to ban futures in more commodities:Finmin

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

On whether the futures trading policy of the government has resulted in the extremely high inflation (as seen some months ago), he said the committee to study the impact of futures trading on the prices of agricultural commodities could not draw any strong conclusion. The latest inflation rate as on December 6, measured by the wholesale price index, stood at 6.84 per cent. The rate of inflation had touched a high of 12.91 per cent on August 2.

'Loan demand has improved in fourth quarter'

'Loan demand has improved in fourth quarter'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

"We are already restructuring viable accounts, which are facing temporary cash flow problems," says S Sridhar, Chairman & MD, Central Bank of India.

Mayawati's Sahara demolition is only a trailer

Mayawati's Sahara demolition is only a trailer

Rediff.com26 Jun 2008

The demolition of Sahara Shahar's illegal encroachments is symbolic. The real assault will be executed at the right psychological and emotional moment, in true Mayawati style. Make no mistake.

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

It [becoming a donor] is something that doesn't take much time at all and it is can potentially save lives all over the world. People need to become aware why they need to become donors. South Asians are very giving people and they want to give to the community. This is another way they can help within the community in life and death situations.

Actor-writer-director Neeraj Vora no more

Actor-writer-director Neeraj Vora no more

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Before falling seriously ill, Neeraj Vora was working on the third instalment of the Hera Pheri franchise.

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Dempo go down to Al Maged

Rediff.com6 May 2009

A lacklustre Dempo suffered a 1-2 defeat to Syrian side Al Maged in their Group E AFC Cup match in Damascus on Tuesday night. Dempo, who had beaten their opponents 1-0 at home, were outclassed by the Syrian side and could have lost by a bigger margin had not goalkeeper Abhijit Mondal saved at least half a dozen shots on target at the Al Abbassiyin Stadium.

Will banks lend cash to strapped NBFCs?

Will banks lend cash to strapped NBFCs?

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

The problem for the NBFC sector is the funding inertia by banks and not lack of funds.

'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.'

Bihar: 11 children die after eating mid-day meal

Bihar: 11 children die after eating mid-day meal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Angry over the children's death, hundreds of people took to the streets and protested near the local police station demanding action against school teacher and officials responsible for the calamity.

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Candlelight vigil for slain Indian student in NY

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Several police officers, including investigators, joined in the candlelight vigil as Mahato's friends related stories about him. Friends remembered him as a talented engineer and cook, and a person who was always ready to help his fellow students. On the occasion, Tod Laursen, the professor who recruited Mahato, said that nothing could have been more out of context than the violence that took him away.

14 days' interim bail to Rose Valley chairman

14 days' interim bail to Rose Valley chairman

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

He will have to surrender before the court by the end of 14 days.

Growth may be 7% this fiscal

Growth may be 7% this fiscal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Planning Commission member Abhijit Sen on Wednesday said growth in the next fiscal may reach seven per cent due to the stimulus packages already introduced. On deflation he said, "I personally do not see any threat of generalised deflation, though it (might happen) in some sectors."